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Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) 99.99%

Ultra-high purity ytterbium oxide for doping in ceramics and atomic clocks. Falls under HTS 2846.90.20.40 as non-cerium rare-earth oxide.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2846.90.80Higher: 3.7% vs Free

If lower purity technical grade

Technical grades often mixtures per statistical reporting.

3824.99Higher: 17.5% vs Free

If chemical reference standard

Certified reference materials as preparations.

2617.10.00Same rate: Free

If from mineral concentrates

Unrefined rare-earth ores to Chapter 26.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Require 4N purity certification for subheading qualification

• Prevent misdeclaration as scandium compound (different metal)

• File for bonding if high-value research quantities