Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide lab analysis confirming hexahydrate composition to prevent reclassification; label as corrosive hazardous material per DOT; check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins