Copper(II) Hydroxide Powder
Copper(II) hydroxide, Cu(OH)2, is a blue-green crystalline powder used primarily as a precursor in pigment manufacturing and in agriculture as a fungicide base. It falls under HTS 2825.50.30.00 as a chemically defined copper hydroxide, distinct from oxides or other metal compounds excluded by Chapter 28 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 3.9% | +25.0% | 28.9% |
| π²π½Mexico | 3.9% | β | 3.9% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 3.9% | β | 3.9% |
| π©πͺGermany | 3.9% | β | 3.9% |
| π―π΅Japan | 3.9% | β | 3.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily copper oxide rather than hydroxide
Copper oxides fall under the separate subheading 2825.50.10 within the same copper oxides and hydroxides heading, based on chemical composition.
If prepared as copper sulfate instead
Copper sulfate, a metal salt, is classified under heading 2833 for copper salts, not hydroxides, per Chapter notes limiting 2825 to oxides and hydroxides.
If formulated as a ready-to-use fungicide
Pesticides containing copper hydroxide as active ingredient are classified in Chapter 38 for disinfectants, not pure chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify purity and chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1 to ensure classification as copper hydroxide, not oxide
β’ Provide lab analysis certificates for customs to distinguish from organic complexes
β’ Watch for contamination that could shift to heading 2842 for complex salts
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Cupric Hydroxide Technical Grade
Technical-grade cupric hydroxide is an industrial chemical used in the production of copper salts and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Classified under HTS 2825.50.30.00 for its chemically defined inorganic nature as a copper hydroxide, excluding organo-inorganic compounds per Chapter notes.
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.
Nano Copper Hydroxide Particles
Nanoscale copper hydroxide particles are employed in advanced catalysts and antimicrobial coatings due to high surface area. Under HTS 2825.50.30.00 as chemically defined copper hydroxide, provided unworked form per notes on doped elements.
Copper Hydroxide Crystals
Synthetic copper hydroxide crystals serve in laboratory reagents and pigment synthesis with high purity. Classified in HTS 2825.50.30.00 for pure inorganic copper hydroxides, excluding cultured crystals over 2.5g per notes.
Industrial Copper Hydroxide Precipitate
Precipitated copper hydroxide from industrial processes is used in electroplating baths and as a mordant in textiles. It is a chemically defined compound under HTS 2825.50.30.00, not a mixture or organo-inorganic per Chapter exclusions.