Zinc Chloride Battery Grade

High-purity zinc chloride used as electrolyte in zinc-carbon and alkaline batteries, typically 98%+ purity. Classified under HTS 2827.39.65.00 as a zinc chloride meeting Chapter 28 chemical definition, separate from ammonium zinc chloride batteries in other headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.6%+35.0%36.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇨🇦Canada1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇩🇪Germany1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇯🇵Japan1.6%+10.0%11.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8506.60.00Higher: 37.7% vs 36.6%

If pre-mixed as complete battery electrolyte solution in retail packs

Assembled battery components classify as parts of primary cells in Chapter 85, not pure chemicals.

3810.10.00.00Higher: 40% vs 36.6%

If for industrial soldering flux applications

Pickling preparations and fluxes containing zinc chloride as principal component fall in 3810.

2833.29.30.00Higher: 40.5% vs 36.6%

If in hydrated form like zinc chlorohydrate

Chloride hydroxides of zinc may classify under other chlorides if hydroxide content alters chemical definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include battery manufacturing end-use certification; subject to anti-dumping if from China per Commerce Dept. orders

Test for heavy metal impurities; non-compliant lots often rejected at entry for failing TSCA regs