Chlorine Ton Container for Pulp Bleaching
>- Liquid chlorine in 1-ton steel containers used for pulp bleaching in paper mills. The product is elemental chlorine (Cl2) liquefied under pressure, classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 as a separate chemical element, distinct from hypochlorite compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bleaching agent is sodium hypochlorite solution
Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound, not elemental chlorine.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Confirm the container is dedicated to chlorine and not reused for other chemicals to avoid contamination issues
• Ensure the bill of lading clearly states "elemental chlorine" to prevent misclassification
• Check if a Canadian import permit is required for chlorine under the Export and Import Permits Act
Related Products under Tariff item 2801.10.00
Chlorine for Water Disinfection
>- Elemental chlorine gas or liquid specifically formulated for municipal water disinfection, meeting purity standards for potable water treatment. As a separate chemical element, it falls under tariff item 2801.10.00 per Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not mixed with stabilizers or other compounds.
Compressed Chlorine Gas Cylinder
>- High-purity compressed chlorine gas (Cl2) in steel cylinders for industrial applications such as PVC production. As a separate chemically defined element, it is classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 per Chapter 28 Note 1(a), provided it is not doped or in worked forms.
Dry Chlorine Gas Generator Feedstock
>- Anhydrous chlorine gas used as feedstock for on-site generators producing hydrochloric acid or other chemicals. The product is pure elemental chlorine, meeting the definition of a separate chemical element under Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not mixed with other substances.
High-Purity Chlorine for Semiconductor Manufacturing
>- Ultra-pure chlorine gas (99.999%) used for etching processes in semiconductor manufacturing. It qualifies under tariff item 2801.10.00 as a chemically defined elemental chlorine, and is not doped or in worked forms such as discs or wafers, per Chapter 28 Note 8.
Industrial Grade Liquid Chlorine
>- Industrial grade liquid chlorine (Cl2), a chemically defined elemental gas liquefied under pressure, used in water treatment and chemical manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 as pure chlorine, distinct from chlorinated compounds like hypochlorites.