Zinc Chloride Anhydrous from Germany
Pure anhydrous zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is a white, hygroscopic, crystalline compound used in chemical synthesis and as a flux in soldering. It falls under HTS 2827.39.65.00 as a chemically defined chloride of zinc, distinct from other metal chlorides in heading 2827. This subheading specifically covers zinc chlorides not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm it's chemically defined zinc chloride per Chapter 28 notes
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption due to hygroscopic nature; declare exact concentration to avoid reclassification