Cerium Iodide (CeI3) Powder

Cerium iodide powder employed as a scintillator material in radiation detectors. Classified in HTS 2846.10.0050 as an 'other' inorganic compound of cerium, adhering to chemically defined criteria and excluding luminophores of heading 3206 per Chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%β€”5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.60.20.00Higher: 37.8% vs 5.5%

If iodides of other inorganic bases

General iodides classify in 2827 unless specified as rare-earth compounds in 2846.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 5.5%

If marketed as inorganic luminophore

Luminophores are excluded to heading 3206 per Chapter note 8(d).

2844.10Higher: 15% vs 5.5%

If radioactive isotopes are present

Any radioactive content shifts to heading 2844 per specific note 4.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide radiation safety certifications; note if doped, as per electronics doping note for Chapter 28

β€’ Distinguish from complex salts (2842) with single-metal composition proof

β€’ Monitor for dual-use export controls on scintillator materials

Related Products under HTS 2846.10.00.50

Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Polishing Powder

High-purity cerium oxide powder used for precision polishing of glass surfaces in optical lenses and displays. It falls under HTS 2846.10.0050 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of the rare-earth metal cerium, specifically classified as 'other' cerium compounds. This subheading covers cerium-based polishing agents not elsewhere specified.

Cerium Nitrate Hexahydrate (Ce(NO3)3Β·6H2O)

Crystalline cerium nitrate used as a catalyst precursor and in specialty glass manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2846.10.0050 as an 'other' inorganic compound of cerium, a rare-earth metal, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined compounds. Excludes salts covered in other specific headings like nitrates of heading 2834.

Cerium Acetylacetonate

Organometallic cerium compound used as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition for thin films. It qualifies for HTS 2846.10.0050 as an organic compound of rare-earth cerium, per subheading note definitions linking to Chapter 29 organic compounds. Ideal for electronics and catalysis applications.

Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) Crystals

Synthetic cerium fluoride crystals used in optical coatings and laser components. Falls under HTS 2846.10.0050 as an inorganic cerium compound, distinct from alkali fluorides, per Chapter 28 exclusions and definitions. Not classified as optical elements per note 8(h).

Cerium Sulfate Octahydrate

Hydrated cerium(IV) sulfate used in water treatment and as an oxidizing agent. It is an 'other' cerium compound under HTS 2846.10.0050, as sulfates of rare-earths are not covered by general sulfate headings (2833) per Chapter structure.

Cerium Ammonium Nitrate

Double salt of cerium and ammonium nitrate used in organic synthesis as an oxidant. HTS 2846.10.0050 applies as a cerium compound, but note 5 directs certain double salts to 2842; classified here as 'other' per statistical reporting.