Nickel(II) Chloride Hexahydrate from China
Nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate (NiCl2·6H2O) is a green crystalline compound used in electroplating, catalyst preparation, and nickel salt production. It falls under HTS 2827.35.00.00 as a chloride of nickel, specifically classified among other chlorides in Chapter 28 for inorganic chemical compounds.
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
• Verify purity and hydrate form in documentation to match HTS classification; obtain SDS for hazardous material shipping
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations for nickel compounds due to toxicity