Stannous Chloride Dihydrate from China
Stannous chloride dihydrate (SnCl2·2H2O) is a reducing agent used in rustproofing, textile dyeing, and mercury removal, falling under HTS 2827.39.90 for other chlorides. It is a chemically defined inorganic tin chloride.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'tin chloride' accurately; avoid generic 'tin salts' to prevent reclassification
• Check for hydrate content in documentation; dehydration could alter properties and classification