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Thorium Oxide Powder

ThO2 powder for high-temperature ceramics and nuclear applications. HTS 2844.30.20.50 applies to thorium compounds as radioactive isotopes per heading 2844 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

3824Higher: 17.5% vs Free

If used as luminophore

Chapter note 6(e) excludes inorganic luminophores to heading 3206.

2844.30.10Higher: 18% vs Free

If uranium-depleted compound dominant

Heading structure lists uranium compounds first; thorium specified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for natural isotopic composition to avoid 2844 isotope mixture rules; use licensed carriers for UN 2973; document non-luminophore use per Chapter exclusion (d)