Industrial Lanthanum-Rich REO Feedstock Carbonate

Lanthanum predominant carbonate mix serving as feedstock for rare-earth oxide (REO) production in catalysts and alloys. Complies with HTS 2846.90.80.70 as other rare-earth carbonate mixtures excluding cerium. Bulk powder for high-volume import.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2615.90.30.00Higher: 25% vs 3.7%

If for crude or unrefined rare-earth residues

Chapter exclusions cover ore processing residues in 2615, not chemically defined purified carbonates.

2846.90.80Same rate: 3.7%

If another rare-earth metal predominates over lanthanum

Parallel subheading for non-lanthanum predominant mixtures in the same hierarchy.

3102.80.00.00Higher: 25% vs 3.7%

If containing nitrogen for fertilizer applications

Mixtures with nitrogen compounds fall under Chapter 31 exclusions for mineral fertilizers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact RE composition to avoid mixture disputes; check Section VI notes for organo-inorganic exclusions

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Related Products under HTS 2846.90.80.70

Lanthanum-Dominant Rare Earth Carbonate Mixture

A chemically defined mixture of rare-earth carbonates where lanthanum carbonate is the predominant component, used primarily in the production of high-purity rare earth oxides for catalysts and phosphors. This falls under HTS 2846.90.80.70 as it is a mixture of rare-earth carbonates other than cerium carbonate with lanthanum predominant, per Chapter 28 notes on inorganic compounds. It is supplied as a fine white powder for industrial processing.

Lanthanum-Praseodymium-Neodymium Carbonate Mix

Industrial-grade mixture of rare-earth carbonates (La >50%, with Pr and Nd) used in manufacturing permanent magnets and ceramics, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for rare-earth compounds. Classified under HTS 2846.90.80.70 due to lanthanum predominance and exclusion from cerium carbonate mixtures. Typically packaged in 25kg drums for chemical processing.

High-Purity Lanthanum-Cerium-Free Carbonate Blend

Refined mixture of lanthanum-rich rare-earth carbonates (no cerium), applied in optical glass polishing and phosphors, chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1. HTS 2846.90.80.70 applies as 'other mixtures of rare-earth carbonates' with lanthanum predominant. Supplied as 99%+ purity powder.

Lanthanum-Dominant Didymium Carbonate Mixture

Didymium carbonate blend with lanthanum as chief component (La/Pr/Nd mix), used in glass coloring and decolorizing agents, fitting Chapter 28 inorganic rare-earth compounds. Under HTS 2846.90.80.70 for non-cerium rare-earth carbonate mixtures. White microcrystalline powder.

Lanthanum-Yttrium Hybrid Carbonate Powder

Specialty mixture where lanthanum carbonate exceeds other RE carbonates including yttrium, used in advanced ceramics and electronics. HTS 2846.90.80.70 due to lanthanum predominance in non-cerium mixtures, per legal subheading notes.

Purified Lanthanum-Neodymium Carbonate for Catalysts

Purified blend of La and Nd carbonates (La > Nd) for automotive catalyst precursors, chemically defined rare-earth compound per Chapter notes. Fits HTS 2846.90.80.70 as lanthanum-predominant non-cerium carbonate mixture.