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Iron(III) Chloride Solution 40% Aqueous from Japan

A 40% aqueous solution of ferric chloride (FeCl3 in water) used for wastewater coagulation, metal etching, and analytical reagents. Falls under HTS 2827.39.55.00 as a chemically defined iron chloride, where solutions of such compounds remain classified by the salt identity. Typically shipped in HDPE drums due to corrosivity.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify concentration on commercial invoice for CBP verification; comply with UN1760 corrosive liquid regs

• Pitfall: classifying as waste if contaminated (non-dutiable but restricted)