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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39Same rate: 28.7%

If it's mercuric chloride

Specific chlorides like mercury compounds have dedicated subheadings within 2827.39.

2843.10.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 28.7%

If used as a phosphor activator in luminophores

Chapter note excludes inorganic products used as luminophores, directing them to 3206.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

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