Titanium Tetrachloride
Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) is a colorless liquid used primarily in the production of titanium metal via the Kroll process and as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2827.39.3000 as a chemically defined chloride of titanium. This compound hydrolyzes violently in moist air, producing titanium dioxide and HCl gas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing radioactive isotopes
Radioactive preparations of titanium chlorides fall under the specific subheading for radioactive compounds per Chapter 28 notes.
If doped for electronic use and in disc/wafer form
Per Chapter 28 note, chemically doped elements or compounds cut into wafers for electronics shift to Chapter 38.
If used as inorganic luminophore pigment
Chapter 28 excludes products used as luminophores, which classify under heading 3206 for pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure containers are approved for corrosive liquids (UN 1838); provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing reactivity with water
• Verify purity certificates to confirm classification as chemically defined titanium chloride, avoiding misclassification as mixtures
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and EPA regulations for hazardous chemical importation
Related Products under HTS 2827.39.30.00
Titanium Trichloride
Titanium trichloride (TiCl3), often supplied as a purple solid or solution, serves as a reducing agent in organic synthesis and polymerization catalysis, such as Ziegler-Natta processes. Classified under HTS 2827.39.3000 as 'other chlorides of titanium.' It is highly air-sensitive and typically handled under inert atmosphere.
Titanium Oxychloride Solution
Titanium oxychloride (TiOCl2), typically imported as a 20-30% aqueous solution, is used in water treatment as a coagulant and in titanium dioxide production. It qualifies under HTS 2827.39.3000 as a chloride oxide of titanium. The solution is acidic and corrosive, requiring specialized handling.
Anhydrous Titanium Tetrachloride
Anhydrous titanium tetrachloride is a high-purity grade (>99.9%) used in semiconductor manufacturing for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of titanium films. It is classified under HTS 2827.39.3000 as a titanium chloride. This fuming liquid demands double-walled stainless steel containers for safe transport.
Titanium Chloride Flake
Titanium chloride in flake form, typically TiCl3·3THF complex, is used as a single-electron transfer reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Falls under HTS 2827.39.3000 as other chlorides of titanium. Stabilized with ligands to improve handling safety.
Titanium Trichloride Hexahydrate
Titanium trichloride hexahydrate (TiCl3·6H2O) appears as violet crystals used in analytical chemistry for iron determination and as a photographic developer. Classified under HTS 2827.39.3000 as a titanium chloride hydrate. Stable in solid form but solutions decolorize upon oxidation.