Gallium Metal Lumps for Liquid Metal Alloys from China
Unwrought gallium lumps (3-10g each) for alloying into low-melt solders and thermal fluids. Classified HTS 8112.92.10.00 as unwrought, before mixing with indium or tin. Used in flexible electronics and heat pipes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'not for consumer solder' to prevent retail misclassification
• Monitor melting during shipping—use insulated containers with temperature logs
• Confirm <99% gallium if alloyed; pure stays here, alloys to Chapter 81 per notes