Helium-3 Gas
Helium-3 is a rare stable isotope of helium used primarily in cryogenic research and neutron detection. It falls under HTS 2845.40.00.00 as a non-radioactive isotope distinct from those in heading 2844. This chemically defined isotope is typically supplied in gaseous form for scientific applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not enriched or isotopically separated
Natural helium mixtures fall under rare gases heading, lacking specific isotopic purity required for 2845.
If mixed with other chemicals or prepared for lab use
Mixtures or preparations of isotopes not purely chemically defined may classify as chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain end-use certificates for research or detection applications to comply with export controls; ensure proper labeling as a stable isotope; verify supplier purity documentation to avoid misclassification as common helium
Related Products under HTS 2845.40.00.00
Enriched Helium-3 Isotope
Enriched Helium-3 refers to helium with artificially increased He-3 content beyond natural abundance (0.000137%). Classified in HTS 2845.40.00.00 per chapter notes for modified isotopic compositions excluding mono-isotopic natural states. Used in ultra-low temperature physics and quantum computing research.
Helium-3 Cryogenic Fluid
Liquefied Helium-3 used in dilution refrigerators to achieve millikelvin temperatures. This product is specifically the He-3 isotope under HTS 2845.40.00.00, meeting the definition of isotopes with modified composition. Essential for low-temperature physics experiments.
Helium-3 Neutron Detector Fill Gas
High-purity Helium-3 gas filled into detector tubes for thermal neutron detection in security and research. Classified as the isotope itself under HTS 2845.40.00.00, not as a finished detector. The isotope's neutron absorption properties drive its specialized use.
Research Grade Helium-3
Ultra-pure Helium-3 (>99.9%) for university and national lab research in nuclear physics. HTS 2845.40.00.00 covers this non-radioactive isotope with enriched composition as per HTSUS notes. Supplied in small high-pressure cylinders.
Helium-3/Helium-4 Mixture (Dilution Grade)
Pre-mixed He-3/He-4 solution at ~3-10% He-3 concentration for dilution refrigerator stills. The isotopic content qualifies under HTS 2845.40.00.00 as enriched helium isotopes. Used directly in cryostats for phase separation cooling.
Helium-3 Polarized Gas
Spin-polarized Helium-3 gas used in neutron polarizers and MRI lung imaging research. Classifies as the isotope under HTS 2845.40.00.00 despite polarization, as it's chemically the same compound. Produced via optical pumping techniques.