Anhydrous Strontium Hydroxide from China
Anhydrous strontium hydroxide (Sr(OH)2) is a highly reactive base used in organic synthesis and sugar refining. It qualifies for HTS 2816.40.10.00 as a pure hydroxide of strontium under Chapter 28's inorganic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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
• Use COA to prove anhydrous state vs. octahydrate; mislabeling can lead to duty adjustments
• Comply with REACH-like TSCA pre-notice if >10,000 lbs/year imported
• Package in moisture-proof containers to prevent hydration during transit