Lanthanum Nickel Hydride Powder from Japan
Lanthanum nickel alloy hydride (LaNi5H6) for nickel-metal hydride batteries. Intermetallic hydride classified under HTS 2850.00.5000. Gray powder with reversible hydrogen absorption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Alloy composition analysis prevents classification as cermet (8112)
• Battery manufacturing declaration avoids Chapter 85
• Hydrogen pressure-composition isotherms validate hydride nature