Vanadium Tetrachloride from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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