Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)
Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a polymeric aluminum chloride compound used primarily as a coagulant or flocculant in water and wastewater treatment. It falls under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an aluminum chloride derivative, meeting the chapter's criteria for chemically defined inorganic compounds of aluminum.
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 product is a different aluminum chloride salt, not polymeric
Covers other chlorides of aluminum not specified as polyaluminum chloride, depending on exact chemical form.
If the product is formulated with additives for specific water treatment use
Prepared water treatment chemicals may fall under this heading when not a pure chemically defined compound.
If the product is a chloride oxide or hydroxide of aluminum
Alternative classification for aluminum chloride hydroxide or related compounds under the same chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as polyaluminum chloride with its chemical composition, as CBSA may require a certificate of analysis to confirm it is an aluminum chloride compound
• Verify the MFN duty rate for 2827.32.00, as rates can vary by country of origin; consider applying for a ruling if the product's polymeric nature raises classification questions
• Keep shipping documents, including the bill of lading and commercial invoice, readily available for customs inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.32.00
Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous
Anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3) is a white to yellowish crystalline solid used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, such as Friedel-Crafts reactions. It is a separate chemically defined compound of aluminum and chlorine, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O) is a hydrated crystalline form used in water treatment as a coagulant and in pharmaceutical applications. It is a separate chemically defined compound of aluminum, chlorine, and water of crystallization, classifiable under Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.
Aluminum Chloride Solution 30%
A 30% aluminum chloride solution in water is a dissolved form of the chemically defined compound AlCl3, used in leather tanning and as a pH adjuster. Chapter 28 Note 1(b) includes aqueous solutions of separate chemically defined compounds. It falls under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.
Aluminum Chlorohydrate Powder
Aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH) powder is a basic aluminum chloride hydroxide used in water clarification and cosmetics. It is a chloride hydroxide of aluminum, specifically covered by the heading 'chlorides, chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides'. It falls under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.
Aluminum Trichloride Granules
Aluminum trichloride granules are granular AlCl3 designed for easier handling in catalytic applications. They are a separate chemically defined compound of aluminum and chlorine, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). They fall under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.
Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride Flakes
Anhydrous aluminum chloride flakes are a flake form of pure AlCl3 used in the production of detergents and pharmaceuticals as a catalyst. They are a separate chemically defined compound, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). They fall under tariff item 2827.32.00 as an 'other chloride' of aluminum.