Zinc Chloride from China
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.
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
• Verify purity and ensure Certificate of Analysis confirms it meets chemically defined inorganic compound standards per Chapter 28 notes
• Provide safety data sheets (SDS) due to corrosive nature; common pitfall is inadequate hazmat labeling leading to CBP holds
• Confirm not mixed with organic substances, as that could shift to Chapter 29