Anhydrous Nickel Chloride from Japan
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 — 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
• 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