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Niobium Pentachloride

Niobium pentachloride used in specialty alloys and electronics. Falls in HTS 2827.39.90.50 as other chlorides.

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 tantalum chloride

Niobium-tantalum group has specific provisions.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 28.7%

If doped semiconductor form

Chapter note sends doped elements to 3818.

2844.10.10.00Higher: 30% vs 28.7%

If radioactive isotope

Radioactive compounds exclusively in 2844.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Rare metal; CITES-like export controls from origin

• Sublimes easily; temperature-controlled shipping

• Purity certificate essential for high-tech apps

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.

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.