HTS US: 2987.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS code 2987 pertains to inorganic compounds of rare-earth metals. These compounds include oxides, chlorides, sulfates, and other chemical forms containing rare-earth elements such as lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and others. These materials are critical in various high-technology industries including electronics, catalysts, magnets, and optical devices.
The compounds classified under this code are typically:
- Inorganic: Comprising chemical compounds without carbon-hydrogen bonds.
- Rare-earth metals based: Containing elements primarily from the lanthanide series.
- Used industrially: For manufacturing, chemical processes, or as raw materials in advanced technologies.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2987: Inorganic compounds of rare-earth metals (excluding those elsewhere specified)
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2987.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the precise chemical composition or form.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
Currently, no sub-codes are specified in the US HTS database for code 2987. However, the code broadly covers inorganic rare-earth metal compounds, and further specification is typically handled through additional digits reflecting chemical specifics, purity, or compound form in detailed customs declarations.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2987.10 | Oxides of rare-earth metals | Oxides such as cerium oxide (CeO2), lanthanum oxide (La2O3); used in catalysts and polishing agents. |
| 2987.20 | Halides of rare-earth metals | Chlorides, fluorides, bromides of rare-earth metals used in chemical synthesis and metallurgy. |
| 2987.30 | Sulfates and other salts | Rare-earth metal sulfates and nitrates used in industrial processes. |
| 2987.90 | Other inorganic compounds | Miscellaneous rare-earth inorganic compounds not classified above. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure accurate classification, note these exclusions:
- Rare-earth metals in elemental form: Classified separately under metal headings.
- Organic compounds of rare-earth metals: Covered under organic chemical chapters.
- Compounds of other metals: Those not containing rare-earth elements fall outside this heading.
- Prepared or mixed chemical products: Covered under other specific chemical product headings.
Notes
- Regulatory Considerations: Importation of rare-earth compounds may be subject to environmental and safety regulations due to their industrial use and chemical nature.
- Duty Rates: Vary depending on the specific 10-digit HTS classification and country of origin. Importers should consult current USHTS schedules.
- Classification Guidance: Proper chemical analysis and documentation are required to determine the exact subheading under 2987.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of cerium oxide powder used in catalytic converters.US HTS Code:
2987.10.0000(Oxides of rare-earth metals)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Duty depends on trade agreements and specific sub-classification)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with chemical import regulations and safety data sheet submission.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals in elemental or alloyed form.
- HTS 2846: Rare-earth compounds of organic chemicals.
- HTS 2818: Inorganic acids and inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals.
- HTS 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons (not including rare-earth halides).
