Magnesium Chloride Solution 35% from China
A 35% aqueous solution of magnesium chloride (MgCl2) used for dust suppression on unpaved roads. Despite being in solution, it classifies under HTS 2827.31.00.00 as the defining chemical is magnesium chloride, imported by weight of the compound. Liquid form for spray application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calculate dutiable weight based on MgCl2 content, not total solution volume per CBP rulings
• Use UN 1760 corrosive liquid labeling; IBC totes must meet DOT specifications
• Provide density and concentration certificates to prevent undervaluation disputes