Chlorine for Water Disinfection from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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