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HTS Code 2846.10.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesInorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesCompounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium, or of mixtures of these metals:Cerium compounds in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 2846.10.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 6, 2026
- Base duty$550.0092.1%
- Customs fees$47.147.9%
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Base Duty Rates for 2846.10.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 5.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- China5.5%
- Mexico5.5%
- Canada5.5%
- Vietnam5.5%
- Germany5.5%
US Import Duty on HTS 2846.10.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from China pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 5.5%, from China, Mexico and 18 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Mexico | 5.5% | None | 5.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 5.5% | None | 5.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Germany | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Japan | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| South Korea | 5.5% | None | 5.5%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| India | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Italy | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Thailand | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| France | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Brazil | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
| Cambodia | 5.5% | None | 5.5% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from China pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Mexico pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Canada pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Vietnam pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Germany pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Japan pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from South Korea pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Taiwan pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from India pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Ireland pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Italy pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Switzerland pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Thailand pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Malaysia pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from United Kingdom pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from France pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Indonesia pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Brazil pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Bangladesh pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Cambodia pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 6, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.
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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2846.10.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 2846.10.00
CBP classification rulings related to 2846.10.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
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What does HTS code 2846.10.00 cover?
HTS code 2846.10.00 covers cerium compounds, classified under Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.5%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2846.10.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2846.10.00 is 5.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from China?
As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from China pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Vietnam pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cerium compounds (HTS 2846.10.00) from Mexico pay the 5.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2846.10.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2846.10.00 is 5.5%, from China, Mexico and 18 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-06.

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