Research Grade Helium-3 from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Attach purchase orders showing research affiliation; maintain chain-of-custody records; declare value based on isotopic rarity, not container cost

Research Grade Helium-3 from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2845.40.00.00