HTS US: 2853.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading includes a variety of inorganic chemical substances and mixtures, specifically:
- Phosphides: Compounds composed of phosphorus combined with metals or nonmetals, whether or not chemically defined, but excluding ferrophosphorous.
- Other Inorganic Compounds: This category covers substances such as distilled water, conductivity water, and water of similar purity.
- Gaseous Mixtures: Includes liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed) and compressed air.
- Amalgams: Mixtures of mercury with other metals excluding amalgams of precious metals.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals; Organic or Inorganic Compounds of Precious Metals, of Rare-Earth Metals, of Radioactive Elements or of Isotopes
- Heading 2853: Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2853.XX.XXXX– The final digits describe the specific inorganic compound or mixture.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2853 branches into specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes that define particular compounds or groups of compounds as follows:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2853.10.00.00 | Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) | A highly reactive chemical used in organic synthesis and industrial applications. |
| 2853.90 | Other: | Miscellaneous inorganic compounds and mixtures not specifically named elsewhere in this heading. |
| 2853.90.10.00 | Of copper (phosphor copper), containing more than 15 percent by weight of phosphorus | Special copper-phosphorus alloys used in electrical and industrial applications. |
| 2853.90.50.00 | Of other metals or nonmetals | Includes various phosphides and compounds involving metals or nonmetals other than copper. |
| 2853.90.90 | Other | A residual category for inorganic compounds not classified above. |
| 2853.90.90.10 | Gallium arsenide wafers, undoped | Semiconductor wafers widely used in electronics and optoelectronics industries. |
| 2853.90.90.90 | Other | All other inorganic compounds and mixtures within this heading not otherwise specified. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, the following are generally excluded:
- Ferrophosphorous: This specific phosphide is excluded and classified elsewhere.
- Amalgams of Precious Metals: Such as gold or silver amalgams, which fall under separate headings.
- Organic Compounds: Only inorganic compounds are included here; organic phosphides are classified under other headings.
Notes
- Industrial Applications: Many substances classified under this heading serve as intermediates in chemical manufacturing, semiconductors, or specialized alloys.
- Purity Specifications: Distilled or conductivity water under this heading must meet stringent purity criteria to be classified here.
- Duty Rates and Regulations: Import duties and regulations vary widely depending on the specific 10-digit HTS code and the compound’s industrial use.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of undoped gallium arsenide wafers for semiconductor manufacturing.US HTS Code:
2853.90.90.10(Gallium arsenide wafers, undoped)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedules
Additional Requirements: Compliance with import controls related to semiconductor materials may apply.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2803: Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms).
- HTS 2842: Isotopes and compounds of isotopes.
- HTS 2851: Inorganic acids and inorganic oxygen compounds.
- HTS 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes.
