Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate

Cobalt chloride hexahydrate (CoCl2·6H2O) changes color with humidity and is used in hygrometers, catalysts, and pigments, classified in 2827.39.90. It is a pure inorganic chloride meeting Chapter definitions.

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.

2827.39.60Higher: 29.2% vs 28.7%

If anhydrous

Separate subheading for non-hydrated cobalt chloride.

3206.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 28.7%

If used as inorganic pigment

Luminophore pigments excluded by Chapter note to 3206.

3822Lower: 10% vs 28.7%

If diagnostic reagent preparation

Lab diagnostic kits are prepared reagents, not pure salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

REACH-like documentation for cobalt; toxicity data required

Color-changing property must not be described as 'toy' to avoid Chapter 95

Purity certificate essential for lab-grade imports

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Zinc Chloride

Zinc chloride is an inorganic salt classified as a chloride of zinc under HTS 2827.39.90, fitting the 'other chlorides' category since it is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in 2827. It is commonly used in dry cell batteries, wood preservatives, and as a flux in soldering.

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.

Ferric Chloride Anhydrous

Ferric chloride anhydrous (FeCl3) is used in water treatment, etching printed circuit boards, and as a catalyst, classified in 2827.39.90 as other iron chlorides. Excluded from specific ferric subheadings due to anhydrous form.

Manganese Chloride Tetrahydrate

Manganese chloride tetrahydrate (MnCl2·4H2O) is a pink crystalline salt used in fertilizers, animal feed, and chemical synthesis, under HTS 2827.39.90 for other chlorides. It qualifies as a chemically defined manganese compound.

Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate

Nickel chloride hexahydrate (NiCl2·6H2O) green crystals used in electroplating, catalysts, and battery production, under HTS 2827.39.90 as other chlorides. Chemically defined nickel salt per Chapter 28.

Barium Chloride Dihydrate

Barium chloride dihydrate (BaCl2·2H2O) used in fireworks, water softening, and as a chemical reagent, falls under HTS 2827.39.90 for other chlorides. Meets criteria for barium salt classification.