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Copper Hydroxide Flakes

Copper hydroxide in flake form is utilized in water treatment for precipitating heavy metals and in dye manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 2825.50.30.00 as a pure copper hydroxide, meeting inorganic base definitions without organic stabilization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.9%+25.0%28.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.9%β€”3.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.9%β€”3.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.9%β€”3.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.9%β€”3.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2826.12.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28.9%

If fluoride salt form

Fluorides of metals like copper are in heading 2826, distinct from hydroxides.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 28.9%

If in mixtures for chemical prep

Prepared chemical mixtures or lab reagents not purely chemically defined fall into 3824.

2832Lower: 15.6% vs 28.9%

If for sulfates used similarly

Copper sulfate for analogous applications is classified as a sulfate salt in 2832, not hydroxide.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for moisture content as flakes may dehydrate to oxide during shipping, requiring re-analysis

β€’ Use proper UN packaging for hazardous material declaration

β€’ Confirm no halide impurities per Chapter exclusions