Vanadium Oxytrichloride

Vanadium oxytrichloride (VOCl3) is an inorganic compound classified as a chloride oxide of vanadium, widely used in the production of vanadium metal and as a reagent in chemical manufacturing. It matches HTS 2827.49.10.00 due to its specific composition as a chemically defined vanadium chloride oxide. The compound appears as a yellow to red liquid and reacts violently with water.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2827.39.60.00Lower: 29.2% vs 40.5%

If classified as another chloride oxide

Other metal chloride oxides fall in 2827.39, but vanadium specifically directs to 2827.49.10.00.

2841.90.10.00Same rate: 40.5%

If containing radioactive isotopes

Vanadium compounds with radioactive elements are reclassified under heading 2844 per chapter notes.

3815.90.20.00Lower: 37.8% vs 40.5%

If doped for electronic applications

Doped vanadium compounds in specific forms for electronics may enter under spent catalysts or preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed chemical assay reports to distinguish from other vanadium halides and support exact HTS classification

Comply with DOT/UN regulations for Class 8 corrosives, using approved inner packagings for liquids

Check for stabilizers; if organic-stabilized, it may shift to a different chapter per notes

Related Products under HTS 2827.49.10.00

Vanadyl Chloride (VOCl3)

Vanadyl chloride, with the chemical formula VOCl3, is a liquid chloride oxide of vanadium used primarily as a catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2827.49.10.00 as a chemically defined chloride oxide of vanadium, distinct from simple chlorides or other metal compounds. This compound is handled with care due to its corrosive and moisture-sensitive properties.

Vanadium Chlorohydroxide (V(O)Cl(OH)2)

Vanadium chlorohydroxide is a chloride hydroxide of vanadium, containing both chloride and hydroxide groups bonded to vanadium oxide, used in analytical chemistry and as a precursor for vanadium compounds. It is precisely classified under HTS 2827.49.10.00 as 'other' chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of vanadium. This pale green solid requires anhydrous storage conditions.

Divanadyl Trichloride

Divanadyl trichloride is a dimeric form of vanadyl chloride, (VOCl)2, functioning as a vanadium chloride oxide used in catalysis and vanadium processing. Classified under HTS 2827.49.10.00 for its chemically defined nature as a vanadium chloride oxide. It is typically handled in inert atmospheres to prevent hydrolysis.

Vanadium(IV) Oxychloride

Vanadium(IV) oxychloride (VOCl2) is a green solid chloride oxide of vanadium employed in synthetic chemistry and materials science for thin-film deposition. It fits HTS 2827.49.10.00 as a specific chloride oxide of vanadium per legal definitions. Sublimes readily and is highly reactive toward moisture.