Barium Oxychloride Powder from China
Barium oxychloride (BaCl2·Ba(OH)2·H2O) powder is used in X-ray fluorescence standards and ceramic glazes. It falls under HTS 2827.39.45.00 as a chloride hydroxide/oxide of barium.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide crystallographic data confirming oxychloride structure for accurate heading match
• Handle as irritant; ensure PPE labeling and worker safety documentation
• Avoid moisture exposure to prevent conversion to pure chloride or hydroxide