Zinc Chloride Hexahydrate Crystals from Japan
ZnCl2·6H2O crystalline form used in wood preservation, textile processing, and as dehydrating agent. HTS 2827.39.65.00 covers this hydrated zinc chloride as a chemically defined compound per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare water of hydration percentage accurately; affects duty calculation and storage requirements
• EPA registration required for wood preservative uses; provide SDS with environmental hazard data
• Avoid shipping in paper bags—use moisture-proof HDPE drums to prevent dissolution en route