Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate from China

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O) is a hydrated form appearing as yellow crystals, widely used in water treatment as a coagulant and in pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2827.32.00.00 as a chloride hydroxide derivative of aluminum meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Provide lab analysis confirming hexahydrate composition to prevent reclassification; label as corrosive hazardous material per DOT; check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins