Cobalt(II) Chloride Hexahydrate
Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O) is a pink crystalline compound used as a humidity indicator in silica gel packets and in chemical analysis. It falls under HTS 2827.39.60.00 as a chemically defined chloride of cobalt, specifically a simple chloride compound meeting Chapter 28 definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing less than 93% by weight of chloride ions
Lower chloride content shifts to subheading for other cobalt chlorides with specific purity thresholds.
If a complex salt with other metals or organic ligands
Chapter notes classify double or complex salts of cobalt in heading 2842 rather than simple chlorides.
If imported as a formulated mixture or solution for retail
Mixed preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 as chemical products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and hydrate form in documentation to confirm chemical definition per Chapter 28 Note 1; obtain safety data sheets for hazardous material handling; ensure labeling complies with TSCA for chemical imports
Related Products under HTS 2827.39.60.00
Anhydrous Cobalt Chloride
Anhydrous cobalt chloride (CoCl2) is a blue hygroscopic powder employed in catalysts, electroplating, and as a raw material for cobalt salts. Classified under HTS 2827.39.60.00 as a pure chloride of cobalt, distinct from hydrated forms or complexes.
Cobaltous Chloride Laboratory Grade
Laboratory-grade cobaltous chloride is supplied in high-purity form for analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and educational experiments. It qualifies for HTS 2827.39.60.00 as a chemically defined inorganic chloride of cobalt per Chapter 28 notes.
Cobalt Chloride for Electroplating
Technical-grade cobalt chloride used in electroplating baths to deposit cobalt coatings on metals for corrosion resistance. Falls under HTS 2827.39.60.00 as other chlorides of cobalt, excluding high-purity or specific statistical breaks.
Hydrated Cobalt Dichloride Crystals
Pink hydrated cobalt dichloride crystals (CoCl2·6H2O) used in humidity sensors and as a cobalt source in pigments. Classified in HTS 2827.39.60.00 as a cobalt chloride meeting inorganic compound definitions exclusive to Chapter 28.
Cobalt Chloride Catalyst Precursor
Cobalt chloride powder serving as a precursor for homogeneous catalysts in oxidation reactions and petrochemical processes. HTS 2827.39.60.00 covers this as a simple chloride of cobalt for industrial catalysis.
Technical Grade Cobaltous Chloride
Technical grade CoCl2 used in animal feed supplements, dyes, and as a mordant in textiles. Falls under HTS 2827.39.60.00 for other cobalt chlorides not meeting purity stats.