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Battery Grade Ammonium Chloride Flakes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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