Zinc Chloride Hexahydrate Crystals from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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