Cerium Nitrate Hexahydrate (Ce(NO3)3·6H2O)
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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered a general rare-earth nitrate without specific cerium exclusion
Nitrates of rare-earths might default to heading 2834 if not qualifying as Chapter 28/29 defined compounds.
If for yttrium or scandium nitrates instead of cerium
Other rare-earth nitrates (yttrium/scandium) fall under separate subheadings within 2846.
If imported as a diluted laboratory reagent solution
Solutions or preparations not chemically defined pure compounds classify as chemical products of heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay reports showing >99% cerium content to distinguish from complex salts under heading 2842
• Classify based on chemical definition; include molecular formula in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification as a general nitrate
• Check for anti-dumping duties on rare-earth compounds from specific origins like China
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 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 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.
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.