Strontium Hydroxide Octahydrate from Germany

Strontium hydroxide octahydrate (Sr(OH)2·8H2O) is a white crystalline powder used in chemical synthesis and as a pH adjuster. It falls under HTS 2816.40.10.00 as a hydroxide of strontium, specifically classified within Chapter 28 for inorganic bases and oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of strontium or barium.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

4.2%

Rate breakdown

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

Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined strontium hydroxide per Chapter 28 notes

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to comply with TSCA and DOT hazardous material regulations

Avoid misclassification as organic compounds; ensure no organic stabilizers exceed incidental levels to prevent reclassification