HTS US: 2994.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS code 2994 pertains to chemical elements and compounds that have been doped or alloyed with rare earth metals. These materials are used extensively in high-technology industries such as electronics, optics, and advanced manufacturing. The heading includes various forms of these products, which may be in raw elemental form, powders, or other preparations intended for further industrial use.
The doping process involves the intentional introduction of rare earth metals to enhance physical, chemical, or electronic properties of a base element or compound. These doped materials are critical in developing magnets, catalysts, phosphors, and other specialized components.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2994: Chemical elements doped with rare earth metals and compounds thereof
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2994.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify the exact chemical composition and physical state.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2994 includes multiple subheadings based on the specific type of chemical element or compound doped, its form, and intended industrial application. Although no detailed sub-codes are listed in the database, typical categorization under this heading includes:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2994.10 | Elements doped with rare earth metals, in raw or purified form | Includes pure chemical elements such as silicon or germanium doped with rare earths, used in semiconductor manufacturing. |
2994.10.0000 |
Raw or purified elements doped with rare earth metals | |
| 2994.20 | Compounds doped with rare earth metals | Chemical compounds such as oxides, sulfides, or halides alloyed or doped with rare earth elements for optical or catalytic uses. |
2994.20.0000 |
Compounds doped with rare earth metals in powder or pellet form | |
| 2994.90 | Other chemical elements or compounds doped with rare earth metals | Miscellaneous forms and preparations not specified elsewhere. |
2994.90.0000 |
Other doped chemical elements or compounds |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Pure rare earth metals and their unalloyed compounds are classified separately under other headings in Chapter 28.
- Prepared or formulated chemical products containing rare earth metals as additives or catalysts but not primarily doped elements fall under Chapter 38.
- Metallurgical products and alloys not primarily defined by chemical doping with rare earth metals are classified in Chapter 72 or 81.
- Unrelated chemical elements or compounds without rare earth metal doping are excluded.
Notes
- Regulatory Requirements: Import of doped chemical elements and compounds may require compliance with EPA and other environmental regulations due to potential hazardous materials.
- Duty Rates: These vary based on precise chemical composition, form, and application. Importers should consult the latest USHTS tariff schedule.
- Documentation: Detailed technical specifications and material safety data sheets (MSDS) are often required for customs clearance.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of silicon wafers doped with rare earth metals for semiconductor fabrication.US HTS Code:
2994.10.0000(Raw or purified elements doped with rare earth metals)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Typically low or duty-free under trade agreements)
Additional Requirements: EPA compliance documentation and technical datasheets.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2805: Rare earth metals and scandium, yttrium, and mixtures thereof, rare earth metal compounds.
- HTS 2846: Compounds of rare earth metals excluding doping.
- HTS 3815: Reaction initiators, catalysts containing rare earth metals.
- HTS 7202: Ferroalloys including rare earth metal alloys.
