Cuprous Chloride from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.9%
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 chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined copper chloride oxide/hydroxide
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Check REACH/ TSCA compliance for hazardous material handling and labeling requirements