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Chromium Evaporation Pellets

Small pressed pellets of unwrought chromium for vacuum evaporation in thin-film deposition. HTS 8112.21.00.00 covers these as powders/unwrought despite pellet form, if not sintered articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+25.0%28%
🇲🇽Mexico3%—3%
🇨🇦Canada3%—3%
🇩🇪Germany3%—3%
🇯🇵Japan3%—3%

Alternative Classifications

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

8112.99Lower: 16.5% vs 28%

If sintered pellets

Sintered forms become 'articles' or waste.

8421.99.01Higher: 37.5% vs 28%

If parts of deposition machines

Pellets integral to vacuum coating equipment classify as machine parts.

3204.17.20.00Higher: 31.5% vs 28%

If in pigment preparation

Chromium in synthetic pigments heads to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm pellets are mechanically pressed, not bonded, for unwrought status

• Include evaporation yield specs in commercial invoice

• ESD-safe shipping for thin-film industry customers