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Thorium Lantern Mantle Residue

Waste residues from manufacturing gas lantern mantles impregnated with thorium nitrate, retaining thorium-232 daughters. Fits 2844.44.00.00 per radioactive residues definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2844Same rate: 37.5%

If purified thorium compounds extracted

Defined thorium compounds classified separately from manufacturing residues.

3603Lower: 12.7% vs 37.5%

If residues from safety fuse production

Pyrotechnic residues containing radioelements may fall under Chapter 36.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Often exempt under low activity but declare fully; historical import records aid classification; incineration residues may shift categories