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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.

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.

2827.39.60.00Higher: 29.2% vs 5.5%

If pure tantalum chloride form

Distinguishes pure chlorides from oxychlorides in subheading structure.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 44% vs 5.5%

If used as inorganic pigment/luminophore

Chapter note excludes luminophores to 3206.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conflict minerals reporting required under Dodd-Frank for tantalum sourcing

• Classify with CAS number 13569-35-8 for customs verification

• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger 3824 classification