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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) is a metal salt under heading 2827.
If for insecticidal use
Chlorine-based insecticides are pesticides under heading 3808.
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
Related Products under HTS 2801.10.00.00
Industrial Grade Liquid Chlorine
Liquid chlorine (Cl2) is a chemically defined elemental gas liquefied under pressure, used primarily in water treatment and chemical manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2801.10.00.00 as pure chlorine, distinct from chlorine compounds or mixtures excluded by Chapter 28 notes.
Compressed Chlorine Gas Cylinder
High-purity compressed chlorine gas (Cl2) in steel cylinders for industrial applications like PVC production. Classified under HTS 2801.10.00.00 as chemically defined chlorine element per Chapter 28 Note 1.
High-Purity Chlorine for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ultra-pure chlorine gas (99.999%) for etching processes in semiconductor fabs. Qualifies under 2801.10.00.00 as chemically defined elemental chlorine, not doped or worked forms.
Dry Chlorine Gas Generator Feedstock
Anhydrous chlorine gas as feedstock for on-site generators producing HCl or other chemicals. HTS 2801.10.00.00 for chemically defined chlorine, pure form.
Chlorine Ton Container for Pulp Bleaching
Liquid chlorine in 1-ton steel containers for paper pulp bleaching in mills. Classified as pure chlorine under HTS 2801.10.00.00, separate from hypochlorite bleaches.