Ferric Chloride for Water Purification
High-purity ferric chloride specifically graded for municipal water and sewage treatment as a coagulant is a chemically defined iron chloride. It is classifiable under 2827.39.00, provided it is not mixed with other substances.
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 blended coagulant with other chemicals
Blended preparations for water treatment are classified in Chapter 38.
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 pure ferric chloride without added polymers or coagulant aids, which would shift classification to Chapter 38
• Provide the purity grade and intended use to CBSA
• If imported in liquid form, confirm whether it is an aqueous solution classifiable under the same heading
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.39.00
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Anhydrous Ferric Chloride Granules
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Anhydrous Titanium Tetrachloride
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Barium Chlorate
Barium chlorate (Ba(ClO3)2) is an oxidizer used in pyrotechnics and herbicides. Although technically a chlorate, it is sometimes traded under chloride oxide provisions and may be classified under tariff item 2827.39.00 if interpreted as a chloride oxide of barium.
Barium Chloride Anhydrous
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Barium Chloride Dihydrate
Barium chloride dihydrate (BaCl2·2H2O) is a white crystalline inorganic compound used in chemical synthesis, water treatment, and as a heat-treating salt. It is a separate chemically defined chloride of barium, classifiable under tariff item 2827.39.00 as 'Other' chlorides.