Rubidium Formate from Germany
Rubidium formate is a specialty chemical used in research and as a component in high-tech ceramics. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as the rubidium salt of formic acid, meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements. Typically imported in small research quantities.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-user statement for research institutions to expedite clearance
• Small package imports (<25kg) qualify for simplified documentation
• Verify no export controls apply to alkali metal salts