Stannous Chloride Anhydrous from Canada
Anhydrous stannous chloride (SnCl2) is a white hygroscopic powder applied in mirror manufacturing and as a mordant in textiles. It is classified in HTS 2827.39.25.00 as other chlorides of tin, meeting the definition of chemically defined inorganic mercury-excluding compounds in Chapter 28. Primarily imported for industrial reducing applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets specifying anhydrous status to avoid reclassification as dihydrate
• Declare under proper UN number (3288) for corrosive solids in shipping documents
• Test for metallic tin impurities that could shift to Chapter 80 metals