Mercuric Tungsten Chloride
Mercuric tungsten chloride is a chemically defined mixed metal chloride used as a reference standard for XRF calibration. It falls under tariff item 2827.39.00 as an 'other chloride' of tungsten, though its mercury content may invoke Chapter 28 subheading notes.
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 compound is chemically defined and contains mercury
Chapter 28 subheading note 1 specifies that chemically defined mercury compounds fall under heading 28.52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Due to mercury content, this product may be subject to the Mercury Releases Regulations; verify with Environment and Climate Change Canada
• The CBSA may require a certificate of analysis to confirm the exact chemical composition
• If the mercury content exceeds thresholds, additional permits may be needed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.39.00
99.9% Pure Vanadium Trichloride Crystals
Ultra-high purity (99.9%) vanadium trichloride crystals grown via chemical vapor transport for research in superconductivity and catalysis development. This chemically defined compound of vanadium falls under the 'Other chlorides' tariff item as it is not specifically named elsewhere in the subheading.
Anhydrous Ferric Chloride Granules
Granular anhydrous ferric chloride (FeCl3) is used for industrial etching of copper in electronics manufacturing and as a catalyst in organic reactions. As a chemically defined iron chloride, it is classifiable under 2827.39.00.
Anhydrous Titanium Tetrachloride
Anhydrous titanium tetrachloride is a high-purity grade (>99.9%) used in semiconductor manufacturing for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of titanium films. This chemically defined titanium chloride falls under the 'Other chlorides' tariff item.
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
Anhydrous barium chloride (BaCl2) is a hygroscopic white powder employed in pyrotechnics, pigment production, and metal refining. As a chemically defined chloride of barium, it falls under tariff item 2827.39.00 for other chlorides.
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.