Zirconium Oxychloride
Zirconium oxychloride (ZrOCl2·8H2O) is used in water treatment, textile processing, and as a precursor for zirconia ceramics. As a chloride oxide of zirconium, it is classified under tariff item 2827.49.00, which covers other chloride oxides.
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 used as a luminophore
Inorganic products used as luminophores fall under heading 32.06 per Chapter Note 3(d).
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 correctly identified as zirconium oxychloride octahydrate, as the hydrated form may have different classification
• Verify the product is not used as a luminophore, which would fall under heading 32.06
• Check if any environmental regulations apply to zirconium compounds
Related Products under Tariff item 2827.49.00
Antimony Oxychloride
Antimony oxychloride (SbOCl) is a chloride oxide of antimony used as a flame retardant synergist and opacifier in ceramics. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under the 'Other' chloride oxides of this tariff item.
Bismuth Oxychloride
Bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) is a pearlescent pigment used in cosmetics and paints. As a separate chemically defined chloride oxide of bismuth, it falls under the 'Other' chloride oxides of this tariff item.
Chromium(III) Chloride Hydroxide
Chromium(III) chloride hydroxide (Cr(OH)Cl2) is a chloride hydroxide of chromium used in chrome tanning and water treatment. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under the 'Other' chloride hydroxides of this tariff item.
Divanadyl Trichloride
Divanadyl trichloride, with the formula (VOCl)2, is a dimeric vanadium chloride oxide used as a catalyst and in vanadium processing. It is a separate chemically defined compound of vanadium, falling under the 'Other' chloride oxides of this tariff item.
Gallium Chloride Oxide
Gallium chloride oxide (GaOCl) is used in LED manufacturing and semiconductors. As a separate chemically defined chloride oxide of gallium, it falls under the 'Other' chloride oxides of this tariff item.
Germanium Chloride Hydroxide
Germanium chloride hydroxide is used in fiber optics and IR lenses. It is a separate chemically defined chloride hydroxide of germanium, classifiable under the 'Other' chloride hydroxides of this tariff item.