Cuprous Chloride
Cuprous chloride (CuCl) is a white crystalline solid used in organic synthesis as a catalyst and in the production of copper salts. It falls under HTS 2827.41.00.00 as a chloride of copper, specifically a copper(I) chloride compound meeting the chemical definition for this subheading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing radioactive isotopes
Radioactive copper chloride compounds fall under heading 2844 per chapter notes.
If impure or containing organic stabilizers
Mixtures or preparations not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria per subheading note classify as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined copper chloride oxide/hydroxide
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Related Products under HTS 2827.41.00.00
Cupric Chloride Anhydrous
Cupric chloride (CuCl2) anhydrous is a brown-yellow powder used in copper etching solutions, wood preservation, and as a catalyst in organic reactions. Classified under HTS 2827.41.00.00 as a chloride of copper.
Copper Oxychloride Technical Grade
Copper oxychloride (Cu2(OH)3Cl) is a blue-green powder used primarily as a fungicide in agriculture and as a pigment. It qualifies under HTS 2827.41.00.00 as a chloride oxide of copper per chapter definitions.
Basic Copper Chloride
Basic copper chloride (Cu2Cl(OH)3) serves as a feed additive for livestock to provide copper nutrition and improve growth performance. Classified as copper chloride hydroxide under HTS 2827.41.00.00.
Copper Chlorophosphate
While primarily a phosphate, certain copper chlorophosphate compounds with significant chloride content qualify as mixed chloride phosphates under copper chloride oxide classification HTS 2827.41.00.00.
Nanopowder Copper Chloride
Nano-scale cupric chloride particles (<100nm) used in advanced materials, electronics, and catalysis applications. Still classified as chemically defined copper chloride under HTS 2827.41.00.00.
Copper Chloride 99.999% Electronics Grade
Ultra-high purity copper chloride (5N grade) for semiconductor doping and thin film deposition in electronics manufacturing. Meets chemically defined criteria for HTS 2827.41.00.00.