Nickel(II) Chloride for Battery Manufacturing
High-purity nickel(II) chloride for battery manufacturing is a precursor in nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery production. As a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, it is classifiable under tariff item 2827.35.00, which covers all chlorides of nickel.
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 part of a battery electrode assembly
Battery parts are classified under Chapter 85, not as separate chemicals.
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
• Ensure the product is not doped or mixed with other elements for battery-specific performance, as that could alter classification
• Document the purity level and intended use to facilitate CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.35.00
Anhydrous Nickel Chloride
Anhydrous nickel chloride (NiCl2) is a yellow-brown deliquescent powder used in anhydrous environments for chemical synthesis and as a mordant in textiles. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel and chlorine, falling under tariff item 2827.35.00 as an 'other chloride' of nickel.
Hydrated Nickel Chloride Crystals Technical Grade
Hydrated nickel chloride crystals, technical grade, consist of NiCl2·6H2O, a green crystalline solid used in water treatment and corrosion studies. As a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, it is classifiable under tariff item 2827.35.00, which covers chlorides of nickel regardless of hydration state.
Nickel Chloride Catalyst Grade
Catalyst-grade nickel chloride is a high-purity form of NiCl2 used in olefin polymerization and hydrogenation reactions. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound, meeting Chapter 28's requirements, and falls under tariff item 2827.35.00 as a chloride of nickel.
Nickel Chloride Flakes Industrial Grade
Industrial-grade nickel chloride flakes are bulk NiCl2 used in metal finishing and pigment production. As a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, it is classifiable under tariff item 2827.35.00, which covers all forms of nickel chloride.
Nickel Chloride Laboratory Reagent ACS Grade
ACS-grade nickel chloride is a high-purity reagent for analytical chemistry and educational labs. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, meeting Chapter 28's criteria, and falls under tariff item 2827.35.00 as an 'other chloride' of nickel.
Nickel Chloride Solution 40% Aqueous
A 40% aqueous solution of nickel chloride is used in nickel electroplating baths and as a corrosion inhibitor. Under Chapter 28 Note 1(b), solutions of separate chemically defined compounds in water are classified in this chapter, so it falls under tariff item 2827.35.00.