Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension from China
Aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide for use in water treatment to remove heavy metals and adjust pH. Classified under HTS 2816.10.00.00 as it is a chemically defined hydroxide of magnesium, not a formulated preparation. Ships in drums for industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay reports showing >90% Mg(OH)2 content to avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Check for spill containment requirements; liquids often trigger additional EPA documentation