2846.10.00.50 - Other

This classification, 2846.10.00.50, covers "Other" cerium compounds. It is specifically designated for cerium compounds that are not classified under the more specific sibling category, 2846.10.00.10, which pertains solely to cerium oxides. This means that this subcategory encompasses all other inorganic or organic compounds where cerium is the principal metal present, excluding its oxides. Examples may include cerium salts, such as cerium sulfate, cerium nitrate, or cerium halides.

The distinction from cerium oxides is crucial. While oxides are a common form of cerium compounds, this heading is designed to capture the broader spectrum of cerium's chemical forms used in various industrial applications. The scope is limited to compounds where cerium itself, or a mixture including cerium, is the defining component, and the compound type is not an oxide.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 2846.10.00.50 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the primary focus for classification within this category is to accurately identify the specific cerium compound based on its chemical composition and to ensure it does not meet the criteria for cerium oxides. This requires careful consideration of the chemical nomenclature and the physical or chemical properties of the imported or exported substance.