Heading 2805
HTS code 2805 — Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury
- Chapter
- 28 — Inorganic chemicals
- Tariff lines
- 13
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1.7% to 5.5%, with 1 duty-free line
Tariff lines under heading 2805
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2805.11.0000 | Sodium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals) | 5.3% | kg |
| 2805.12.0000 | Calcium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals) | 3% | kg |
| 2805.19.1000 | Strontium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 2805.19.2000 | Barium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2805.19.9010 | Lithium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals > Other > Other) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2805.19.9090 | Other (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Alkali or alkaline-earth metals > Other > Other) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0005 | Lanthanum (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed > Not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0010 | Cerium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed > Not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0015 | Praseodymium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed > Not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0020 | Neodymium (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed > Not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0050 | Other (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed > Not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.30.0090 | Other (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury > Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed) | 5% | kg |
| 2805.40.0000 | Mercury (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury) | 1.7% | kg |
Documents required to import under 2805
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 2805?
- HTS heading 2805 covers alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury. It sits in Chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 13 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 2805?
- General duty rates from 1.7% to 5.5%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2805 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 28
- 2801Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine
- 2802Sulfur, sublimed or precipitated; colloidal sulfur
- 2803Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)
- 2804Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals
- 2806Hydrogen chloride (Hydrochloric acid); chlorosulfuric acid
- 2807Sulfuric acid; oleum
- 2808Nitric acid; sulfonitric acids
- 2809Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid;polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined