Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride Flakes

Anhydrous aluminum chloride in flake form is utilized in the production of detergents and pharmaceuticals as a catalyst. It is imported under HTS 2827.32.00.00 for its pure aluminum chloride composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare physical form (flakes) accurately to match invoices; inert gas purging in containers for anhydrous integrity; TSCA pre-notice for new uses

Related Products under HTS 2827.32.00.00

Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous

Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) in its anhydrous form is a white to yellowish crystalline solid used primarily as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, such as Friedel-Crafts reactions. It falls under HTS 2827.32.00.00 as a chemically defined chloride of aluminum, distinct from its hydrated forms or other metal chlorides.

Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate

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.

Technical Grade Aluminum Chloride

Technical grade aluminum chloride is a high-purity AlCl3 used in petrochemical refining and as a mordant in textiles. It qualifies for HTS 2827.32.00.00 due to its chemical definition as an aluminum chloride, excluding organo-inorganic variants per Chapter 28 notes.

Pharmaceutical Grade Aluminum Chloride

Pharmaceutical grade aluminum chloride meets USP standards for use in antiperspirants and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is classified under HTS 2827.32.00.00 as a pure, chemically defined aluminum chloride, separate from finished formulations.

Aluminum Chlorohydrate Powder

Aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH) powder is a basic aluminum chloride hydroxide used in water clarification and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2827.32.00.00 as a chloride oxide or hydroxide of aluminum per the heading scope.

Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)

Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a polymeric form of aluminum chloride used as a flocculant in wastewater treatment. Classified in HTS 2827.32.00.00 as it meets chemically defined aluminum chloride criteria under Chapter 28 notes.