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HS 2804.50Metals

HS Code for Tellurium (HS 2804.50)

Tellurium is one of the rarest elements in Earth's crust - a by-product of copper anode-slime and lead refining. ~40% of consumption is First Solar's CdTe thin-film PV. Also Bi2Te3 thermoelectric modules, free-machining steels (Te improves chip formation), and rubber vulcanisation.

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2804.50Boron; tellurium
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
United States
0%
DPA Title III supply investment.
China
5% export duty

Worked landed-cost example

200 kg Te 99.99% shot, FOB Sydney USD 78,000/MT, CIF Los Angeles

FOBUSD 15,600
Freight + insuranceUSD 250
CIFUSD 15,850
US dutyUSD 0
US landed USD 15,850.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act Reg 2024/1252.
  • · US DPA Title III co-invest.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Japan
  • · Sweden
  • · Russia
  • · Canada

Frequently asked questions

Why is First Solar the biggest Te buyer?

First Solar's CdTe thin-film PV requires ~60 t Te per GW. At ~10 GW/yr manufacturing capacity that's 600 t/yr - roughly 1/3 of global annual Te supply. First Solar has integrated Te recycling from broken modules to hedge feedstock risk.

Destination market toolkits

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

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 India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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HS 74Metals
HS Code for Copper (Chapter 74 & 2603) →
HS 76Metals
HS Code for Aluminium (Chapter 76) →

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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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