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Battery Grade Ammonium Chloride Flakes from China

Ammonium chloride flakes specifically refined for zinc-carbon dry cell batteries as an electrolyte component. It is classified in HTS 2827.10.00.00 as a pure inorganic chloride compound essential for battery chemistry.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Certify low impurity levels (e.g

• <0.1% heavy metals) for battery standards; package in moisture-proof bags to comply with DOT hazmat rules

• Confirm not pre-mixed with zinc/manganese to stay in 2827