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Niobium Oxychloride

Niobium oxychloride (NbOCl3) serves as a catalyst in chemical synthesis and precursor for superconducting materials. It is categorized under HTS 2827.49.5000 for other chloride oxides and hydroxides.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%—5.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%—5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%—5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%—5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39Higher: 16.2% vs 5.5%

If pure niobium chloride without oxygen

Excludes chloride oxides; pure metal chlorides go to 2827.39.

3815.90.20.00Higher: 40.3% vs 5.5%

If spent catalyst residue containing niobium oxychloride

Spent catalysts supported on materials classify under 3815.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide assay reports confirming >99% purity to avoid mixture classification

• Check for anti-dumping duties if from specific origins like China

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Zirconium Oxychloride

Zirconium oxychloride (ZrOCl2·8H2O) is a chloride oxide of zirconium used in water treatment, textile processing, and as a precursor for zirconia ceramics. It falls under HTS 2827.49.5000 as an 'other' chloride oxide, distinct from specific chlorides like aluminum or calcium chloride oxides.

Hafnium Oxychloride

Hafnium oxychloride (HfOCl2) is a rare earth chloride oxide used in nuclear reactor components and high-temperature alloys. Classified in HTS 2827.49.5000 as an 'other' chloride oxide not specified elsewhere in the subheading.

Tantalum Oxychloride

Tantalum oxychloride (TaOCl3) is utilized in electronics for capacitor production and as a flame retardant. Falls under HTS 2827.49.5000 as an unspecified chloride oxide.

Molybdenum Oxychloride

Molybdenum oxychloride (MoOCl4) acts as a reagent in organic synthesis and lubricant additive production. Imported under HTS 2827.49.5000 for other chloride oxides.

Tungsten Oxychloride

Tungsten oxychloride (WOCl4) is employed in chemical vapor deposition for thin films and catalyst manufacturing. Classifies in HTS 2827.49.5000 as other chloride oxide.

Antimony Oxychloride

Antimony oxychloride (SbOCl) functions as a flame retardant synergist and opacifier in ceramics. HTS 2827.49.5000 covers it as an other chloride oxide.