Technical Grade Magnesium Chloride from Japan
Technical grade magnesium chloride (95-98% purity) is used in refrigeration brines and paper manufacturing. It qualifies under HTS 2827.31.00.00 as a chemically defined magnesium chloride, distinct from organo-inorganic compounds per Chapter notes. Lower purity than reagent grade but still classifiable here.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
1.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Submit assay reports showing magnesium content >90% to confirm technical grade vs. preparations
• Declare correct country of origin; Chinese solar-grade may face AD/CVD duties
• Segregate from food-grade shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims