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HS 2804.90Metals

HS Code for Selenium (HS 2804.90)

Selenium is a by-product of copper anode-slime processing. Applications: manganese electrolytic (Se additive), glass decolourising (masks green tint from iron), photocopier drums (legacy), CIGS solar (with In, Ga, Cu), and animal feed supplements. China, Japan, Germany, Peru are major refiners.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2804.90Selenium
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
United States
0%
India (BCD)
5%

Worked landed-cost example

1 MT Se metal 99.5%, FOB Kobe USD 34,000/MT, CIF Rotterdam

FOBUSD 34,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 400
CIFUSD 34,400
EU dutyUSD 0
EU landed USD 34,400.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU Reg 231/2012 food-additive selenium (E-numbers not assigned, but for feed).
  • · REACH registration for Se metal.
Top exporting countries
  • · Japan
  • · Germany
  • · Belgium
  • · Peru
  • · China

Frequently asked questions

Is Se toxic to transport?

Yes - UN 3283 Selenium compounds, PG II/III. Non-metallic Se powder is Class 6.1. Requires DGR-trained shipper, proper packing (drums, overpacks), and receiver hazmat licence in EU/US.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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