Cadmium Chloride

Cadmium chloride is a white crystalline inorganic compound used in photography, electroplating, and as a chemical intermediate, classified in 2827.39.90 as other chlorides not elsewhere specified. It meets Chapter 28's definition for chemically defined metal 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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39Same rate: 28.7%

If in aqueous solution for specific industrial uses

Certain solution forms of other chlorides have dedicated subheadings.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 28.7%

If as a complex double salt with another metal

Chapter notes specify double salts of chlorides classify in 2842.

3824Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If sold as a prepared laboratory reagent kit

Retail-packed chemical preparations fall outside pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Strict TSCA reporting required for cadmium compounds; include Premanufacture Notice if applicable

Hazardous material declaration mandatory; pitfall is under-declaring toxicity class

Ensure not in alloy form, which would classify under Section XV metals

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