Stannous Chloride Dihydrate

Stannous chloride dihydrate (SnCl2·2H2O) is a white crystalline solid used as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis and tin plating processes. It falls under HTS 2827.39.25.00 as a chloride of tin, specifically an other chloride not elsewhere specified in the chlorides heading. This chemically defined inorganic compound meets Chapter 28 criteria for classification here.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2827.39.60.00Higher: 29.2% vs 14.2%

If containing radioactive isotopes

Products with specific radioactivity over 74 Bq/g classify under heading 2844 per Chapter 28 notes.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 14.2%

If imported as a formulated mixture or solution for retail

Complex mixtures not purely chemically defined tin chlorides fall under prepared chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and hydrate form via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under chemically defined tin chlorides

Ensure SDS and proper hazardous material labeling for corrosive properties during customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as organo-tin compounds which fall under Chapter 29

Related Products under HTS 2827.39.25.00

Stannic Chloride Pentahydrate

Stannic chloride pentahydrate (SnCl4·5H2O) is a colorless to yellow crystalline compound used in hydrolysis-resistant coatings and as a catalyst. Classified under HTS 2827.39.25.00 as a tin chloride oxide or pure chloride form per subheading for other chlorides of tin. It qualifies as a chemically defined inorganic compound.

Stannous Chloride Anhydrous

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.

Stannic Chloride Anhydrous

Anhydrous stannic chloride (SnCl4) is a fuming colorless liquid used in organic synthesis and polymerization catalysis. Falls under HTS 2827.39.25.00 for other tin chlorides as a chemically defined compound per Note 1 to Chapters 28/29. Distinguished from hydrated forms by its liquid state and high reactivity with water.

Tin Chloride Solution 45% SnCl2

A 45% aqueous solution of stannous chloride used in electronics for immersion tin plating on circuit boards. Classified under HTS 2827.39.25.00 as other chlorides of tin when the principal character is the chemically defined tin chloride. Solutions are included if not qualifying as preparations under 3824.

Stannous Chloride Crystals Technical Grade

Technical grade stannous chloride crystals (SnCl2) for pharmaceutical intermediates and dye production. HTS 2827.39.25.00 covers this as other tin chlorides, chemically defined per Chapter notes, regardless of purity if >90% SnCl2. Widely used in redox reactions industrially.