Bismuth Oxychloride
Bismuth oxychloride, BiOCl, is a pearlescent pigment used in cosmetics and paints for its shimmer effect. As a chemically defined chloride oxide of bismuth, it is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride oxide.
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 put up as a pigment for retail sale
Chapter 32 covers inorganic pigments when put up for specific uses.
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 put up for retail sale as a cosmetic, as that could shift classification to Chapter 33
• Provide the chemical formula and purity to the CBSA
• Check if the product meets Canadian cosmetic ingredient regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.49.00
Antimony Oxychloride
Antimony oxychloride, SbOCl, is a chemically defined chloride oxide of antimony used as a flame retardant synergist and opacifier in ceramics. It is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride oxide of inorganic bases.
Chromium(III) Chloride Hydroxide
Chromium(III) chloride hydroxide, Cr(OH)Cl2, is a chemically defined chloride hydroxide of chromium used in chrome tanning and water treatment. It is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride hydroxide.
Divanadyl Trichloride
Divanadyl trichloride is a dimeric form of vanadyl chloride with the chemical formula (VOCl)2. It is a chemically defined chloride oxide of vanadium used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and in vanadium processing. This product falls under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride oxide of inorganic bases.
Gallium Chloride Oxide
Gallium chloride oxide, GaOCl, is a chemically defined chloride oxide of gallium used in LED manufacturing and semiconductor applications. It is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride oxide.
Germanium Chloride Hydroxide
Germanium chloride hydroxide is a chemically defined chloride hydroxide of germanium used in fiber optics and infrared lenses. It is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride hydroxide.
Hafnium Oxychloride
Hafnium oxychloride, HfOCl2, is a chemically defined chloride oxide of hafnium used in nuclear reactor components and high-temperature alloys. It is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00 as an 'other' chloride oxide.