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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If it's chromium chloride
Chlorides of specific transition metals like chromium have enumerated subheadings.
If used as inorganic pigment
Chapter exclusion sends luminophores and pigments to Chapter 32.
If carbonate form
Carbonates of inorganic bases are specifically in heading 2836 per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cobalt compounds may trigger Section 232 tariffs; check current presidential proclamations
• Pink hexahydrate form indicates proper hydration; verify with spectroscopy
• Comply with RoHS directives if destined for electronics manufacturing
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.
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.
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.
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.