Thorium Dioxide Powder

High-purity thorium dioxide (ThO2), also known as thoria, used in gas mantles and high-temperature ceramics. Classified under HTS 2844.30.10.00 as a thorium oxide compound per Chapter 28 provisions for chemically defined inorganic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3207Higher: 16.5% vs 15.5%

If prepared as glass frit or powder for ceramic use

Chapter notes exclude Chapter 28 compounds when prepared as prepared pigments or glass powders.

2844.50.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 15.5%

If spent thorium fuel residues from reactors

Radioactive residues are specifically under 2844.50, distinct from pure compounds.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 15.5%

If doped with impurities for electronic applications in wafer form

Chapter note specifies doped chemical elements in disc/wafer forms go to 3818.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify activity level (typically low for ThO2); use UN 2972 for transport if above exempt limits

Provide certificates of analysis confirming thorium content and purity to meet 'chemically defined' criteria

Avoid misclassification as ceramic powder (6903); specify chemical compound status in entry docs