Chlorine for Water Disinfection

Elemental chlorine gas or liquid specifically for municipal water chlorination, meeting purity standards for potable use. HTS 2801.10.00.00 applies to pure chlorine, excluding stabilized compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2827.35.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If calcium hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) is a metal salt under heading 2827.

3808.91Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for insecticidal use

Chlorine-based insecticides are pesticides under heading 3808.

3102.60.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If calcium cyanamide derivative

Calcium cyanamide is excluded to Chapter 31 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure NSF certification for drinking water applications to meet FDA/EPA standards

Label as 'poison gas' per OSHA; provide emergency response plans

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as bleach—pure Cl2 is elemental, not a compound