Yttrium Oxide Powder (Y2O3)

High-purity yttrium oxide powder used in ceramics, superconductors, and phosphors for electronics. Classified under HTS 2846.90.20.15 as a rare-earth oxide with yttrium as the predominant metal, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined inorganic compounds. Excludes mixtures with organic stabilizers or other exclusions in chapter notes.

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Alternative Classifications

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

2846.90.80Higher: 3.7% vs Free

If mixed with organic compounds

Organic compounds of rare-earth metals fall under 'Other' in 2846.90.80 per chapter exclusions.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If doped for electronics in disc or wafer form

Chemically doped elements cut into wafers classify in 3818 or as chemical preparations in 3824 per chapter note.

6909.11Higher: 14.5% vs Free

If porcelain or ceramic articles containing the oxide

Finished ceramic products incorporating rare-earth oxides shift to Chapter 69.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yttrium content exceeds 50% by weight via lab analysis for predominant metal classification; obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers

Avoid misclassification as industrial ceramics if processed into finished forms

Comply with REACH-like regulations for rare-earth imports

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Scandium Oxide (Sc2O3) High Purity

Scandium oxide powder, predominant scandium rare-earth oxide used in aerospace alloys and solid oxide fuel cells. Fits HTS 2846.90.20.15 as a mixture or pure rare-earth oxide with scandium predominant, distinct from cerium oxides or complex salts.

Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Precursor Powder

Yttrium oxide-based powder mixture used as precursor for yttria-stabilized zirconia in dental and thermal barrier coatings. Classified in 2846.90.20.15 due to yttrium as predominant rare-earth metal in oxide form, prior to ceramic sintering.

Mixed Yttrium-Europium Oxide for Phosphors

Rare-earth oxide mixture with yttrium predominant, doped with europium for red phosphors in LED lighting. HTS 2846.90.20.15 applies to such yttrium-dominant rare-earth oxide mixtures, excluding luminophores in finished form.

High-Purity Scandium-Yttrium Oxide Blend

Blend of scandium and yttrium oxides with one predominant for use in high-strength aluminum-scandium alloys. Fits 2846.90.20.15 as rare-earth oxides containing yttrium or scandium as the main metal, chemically defined per Chapter 28.

Yttrium Oxide for Superconductor Doping

Ultra-high purity Y2O3 powder doped into YBCO high-temperature superconductors. Classified under 2846.90.20.15 for yttrium-predominant rare-earth oxides, unworked form per chapter notes.

Scandium Oxide Catalyst Precursor

Scandium oxide used as precursor in heterogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis. HTS 2846.90.20.15 for scandium-predominant rare-earth oxides, excluding organo-inorganic compounds.