Thallium Metal Powder from China
Fine thallium powder produced by atomization or chemical precipitation, used in alloying or electronics. Classified under HTS 8112.51.00.00 as powders of thallium, explicitly covered in the 'unwrought; powders' subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare particle size and purity; powders may trigger additional dust explosion or inhalation risk assessments
• Comply with DOT hazardous material regulations for transport; label as UN1707 Thallium compounds (though pure metal)
• Check for REACH-like restrictions in destination markets due to thallium's environmental persistence