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Zinc Chloride Dehumidifier Pellets from Japan

Pelletized zinc chloride for industrial dehumidification and drying applications in shipping containers. HTS 2827.39.65.00 covers this pure chemical form used as desiccant.

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

• Moisture indicator packaging required; declare pellet size and absorption capacity

• Corrosive material placarding needed for transport; UN3077 classification

• Avoid generic 'desiccant' declaration—specify ZnCl2 to prevent 3824 misclassification