Lanthanum-Dominant Rare Earth Carbonate Mixture from Germany

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 — Germany → 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