Vanadium Tetrachloride from Canada
Vanadium tetrachloride (VCl4) is a liquid chloride compound of vanadium employed as a catalyst in chemical manufacturing and vanadium processing. It is classified in HTS 2827.39.10.00 as 'other chlorides of vanadium,' meeting inorganic compound definitions in Chapter 28. Highly reactive with moisture, it requires specialized storage.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm assay >98% purity via HPLC/ICP-MS in CoA to avoid reclassification as mixture
• UN 2475 hazardous label required; train staff on spill response per OSHA 1910.1200
• Monitor REACH-like restrictions; provide end-use statement for non-military applications