Lanthanum-Dominant Rare Earth Carbonate Mixture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify lanthanum predominance via chemical assay certificates to confirm classification; ensure REACH or TSCA compliance for environmental handling
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as pure lanthanum carbonate shifts to 2846.90.2000