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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified primarily as a zirconium chloride without oxide component
Pure chlorides of zirconium fall under 2827.39, while oxychlorides are specifically chloride oxides in 2827.49.
If imported as a mixed chemical preparation or solution for industrial use
Mixtures exceeding single compound purity thresholds shift to Chapter 38 for chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under Chapter 28 as a chemically defined compound
• Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure HAZMAT shipping compliance due to corrosive nature
• Avoid misclassification as a metal salt; provide certificates proving it's a chloride oxide
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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.
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.
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.