Calcium Boride Crystals

Calcium boride (CaB6) crystals used in refractory materials and neutron absorbers for nuclear applications. Falls under HTS 2850.00.0500 as a chemically defined boride of calcium. Known for high hardness and thermal stability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2849.90.10.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If co-precipitated with boron carbide

Borides containing carbide components are classified under 2849 exclusion.

8112.99Lower: 14% vs 35%

If ruthenium or osmium doped variants

Borides of rare earths or precious metals shift to Chapter 81.

6903.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If preformed into refractory shapes

Boride products shaped for furnace linings become Chapter 69 refractories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit crystallographic data if claiming single crystals to justify chemical definition

β€’ For nuclear end-use, prepare IAEA safeguards documentation preemptively

β€’ Avoid retail packaging that might trigger 3824 classification for lab reagents

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