Mixed Rare-Earth Chloride Blend (La/Ce/Pr/Nd)

A chloride salt mixture containing lanthanum chloride, cerium chloride, praseodymium chloride, and neodymium chloride, derived from rare-earth mineral processing. Classified under HTS 2846.90.20 for mixtures of rare-earth chlorides used in phosphors and catalysts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2846.90.40Same rate: Free

If individual rare-earth chlorides, not mixed

Single rare-earth chlorides have their own subheading; mixing triggers 2846.90.20.

2827.41.00Higher: 28.9% vs Free

If primarily chloride of ammonium or alkali metals with rare-earth traces

Chapter notes limit 2826-2842 to specified metal salts; others shift headings.

2846.90.80Higher: 3.7% vs Free

If for mixtures of other rare-earth compounds like fluorides

Specific to oxides/chlorides; other compound mixtures fall into residual category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assay reports showing chloride content and rare-earth proportions to customs for verification

Comply with REACH-like regulations if transshipping from EU; label as hazardous if corrosive