Magnesium Chloride Flakes from Canada
Magnesium chloride flakes are produced by crystallizing MgCl2 solutions for applications in dust control and concrete acceleration. This form is explicitly a chloride of magnesium under HTS 2827.31.00.00, meeting Chapter 28's inorganic salt criteria. Commonly sold in 50-lb bags for road maintenance.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
1.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Label packages with exact MgCl2 content and flake size specs to support uniform classification
• Comply with EPA TSCA registration if used industrially; include import notifications
• Test for impurities like calcium sulfate that could trigger reclassification to mixed salts