Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate from Germany
Ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl3·6H2O) is the hydrated form of iron(III) chloride, appearing as yellowish crystals, used in sewage treatment, pigments, and as a mordant in textiles. Classified under HTS 2827.39.55.00 as an 'other chloride of iron' since hydrates of chemically defined chlorides remain in this heading. It dissolves readily in water to form acidic solutions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include assay report showing FeCl3 content >98% for chemical definition; watch for auto-ignition with organics during storage
• Pitfall: confusing with ferric sulfate (2817.20)