Cadmium Chloride
Cadmium chloride is used in photography, electroplating, and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2827.39.90.50 as an 'other chloride' of a metal not specifically listed in prior subheadings of 2827.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If it's mercuric chloride
Specific chlorides like mercury compounds have dedicated subheadings within 2827.39.
If used as a phosphor activator in luminophores
Chapter note excludes inorganic products used as luminophores, directing them to 3206.
If in solution with organic stabilizers
Organo-inorganic mixtures are excluded from Chapter 28 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cadmium compounds require TSCA pre-manufacture notice; ensure all documentation is complete
• Label shipments with UN hazard class 6.1 (toxic) and comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Confirm it's anhydrous or hydrate form but chemically pure to avoid reclassification as a mixture
Related Products under HTS 2827.39.90.50
Zinc Chloride
Zinc chloride is an inorganic compound used as a flux in soldering, in wood preservatives, and in the production of rayon. It falls under HTS 2827.39.90.50 as 'other chlorides' that are not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2827, specifically classified as a chloride of zinc.
Stannous Chloride Dihydrate
Stannous chloride dihydrate serves as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis and tin plating. It is classified in HTS 2827.39.90.50 as an 'other chloride' since tin chlorides are not specified in earlier 2827 subheadings.
Manganese Chloride Tetrahydrate
Used in battery production and as a catalyst, manganese chloride tetrahydrate is an 'other chloride' under HTS 2827.39.90.50, covering chlorides not enumerated elsewhere.
Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate
Cobalt chloride hexahydrate is employed in hygrometers and as a paint drier. It qualifies under HTS 2827.39.90.50 as a metal chloride oxide/hydroxide not otherwise specified.
Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate
Nickel chloride hexahydrate is used in nickel electroplating and catalyst production. Classified as 'other' chlorides in HTS 2827.39.90.50.
Cuprous Chloride
Cuprous chloride acts as a catalyst and in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2827.39.90.50 as an other chloride compound.