Thallium Metal Ingots from China
Pure thallium ingots used in the production of low-melting alloys and electronics. Classified under HTS 8112.59.00.00 as 'other' articles of thallium, excluding unwrought forms. Meets chapter notes for base metals in Chapter 81 with thallium content under 99% by weight relative to other elements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA approvals for thallium imports due to high toxicity; include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Verify thallium purity exceeds other metals per Chapter 81 notes to avoid reclassification