Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Barium hydroxide monohydrate (Ba(OH)2·H2O) is a granular form used in organic synthesis and sugar refining processes. Classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a chemically defined hydroxide of barium.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If anhydrous (without water of hydration)
Anhydrous barium hydroxide may fall under strontium subheading if misdeclared, but primarily same heading.
If treated as barium silicate derivative
Silicates or complex oxygen compounds of barium go to 2839 if not simple hydroxide.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab test results confirming monohydrate form and barium content >99% for proper HTS verification
• Declare exact chemical formula on commercial invoice to distinguish from anhydrous form
• Check for hazardous material labeling compliance (UN1564) for DOT and customs clearance
Related Products under HTS 2816.40.20.00
Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
Barium hydroxide octahydrate (Ba(OH)2·8H2O) is a white crystalline powder used in chemical manufacturing for producing other barium salts and in depilatory agents. It falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as it is the hydrated hydroxide of barium, explicitly covered in the heading for oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of barium.
Barium Peroxide Powder
Barium peroxide (BaO2) is a grayish-white powder used as a bleach and oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and glass manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a peroxide of barium per the heading description.
Anhydrous Barium Hydroxide
Anhydrous barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2) is a reactive white powder employed in laboratory settings and barium salt production. Falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as the pure hydroxide form of barium.
Barium Oxide (Baryta)
Barium oxide (BaO), also known as baryta, is a white to yellowish powder used in ceramics, glass, and as a dehydrating agent. It is classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as an oxide of barium.
High Purity Barium Hydroxide
High purity barium hydroxide (>99.9% Ba(OH)2) is used in electronics for dopant preparation and analytical chemistry. HTS 2816.40.20.00 covers this chemically defined barium hydroxide.
Technical Grade Barium Peroxide
Technical grade barium peroxide (85-90% BaO2) serves as an oxygen source in welding and bleaching applications. Classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as barium peroxide.