Barium Chlorate from China
Barium chlorate (Ba(ClO3)2) is an oxidizer used in pyrotechnics and herbicides, though technically a chlorate, sometimes traded under chloride oxide provisions. It fits HTS 2827.39.45.00 when interpreted as barium chloride oxide derivative per heading scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with ATF explosive precursor regulations and obtain end-user certificates
• Classify with UN1499 hazardous code; use Type 5.1 oxidizer packaging
• Distinguish from pure chlorides via chemical formula on all documentation