Anhydrous Nickel Chloride from China
Anhydrous nickel chloride (NiCl2) is a yellow-brown deliquescent powder used in anhydrous environments for chemical synthesis and as a mordant in textiles. Classified under HTS 2827.35.00.00 as a chemically defined chloride of nickel per Chapter 28 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify anhydrous form on commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as hydrate; handle as moisture-sensitive
• Comply with DOT hazardous material labeling for air/sea transport