Selenium Oxychloride from China
Selenium oxychloride (SeOCl2) is an oily liquid used as a chlorinating agent in analytical chemistry and selenium compound synthesis. Falls under HTS 2812.90.00 as a halide oxide of nonmetals (selenium-chlorine oxide), chemically defined and not doped for electronics per notes. Highly reactive and moisture-sensitive.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• UN 2879 classification; inert atmosphere packaging essential to prevent hydrolysis
• TSCA inventory check; if electronic dopant form, may shift but liquid stays 2812
• Avoid bulk import without stabilizers—prone to decomposition en route