Stannous Chloride Dihydrate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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