Calcium Iodide Dihydrate

Calcium iodide dihydrate (CaI2·2H2O) is a hydrated form used in nutritional supplements and photography chemicals. Classified under HTS 2827.60.10.00 as a chemically defined iodide of calcium. It appears as colorless crystals soluble in water.

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Alternative Classifications

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

2827.60.20.00Higher: 37.8% vs 25%

If iodides of metals like zinc or silver

Subheading excludes only calcium/copper iodides; others go to the general iodide category.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 25%

If complex salts with organic components

Double salts or complexes may fall under heading 2842 per Chapter Note 6.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If used as inorganic luminophore pigment

Chapter Note 3 excludes luminophores destined for Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with water content to distinguish from anhydrous form; provide assay report >98% purity

Avoid classifying as hydrate if water is not stoichiometrically bound

Related Products under HTS 2827.60.10.00

Calcium Iodide Anhydrous

Calcium iodide (CaI2) is a white crystalline salt used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a feed additive for livestock. It falls under HTS 2827.60.10.00 as an iodide of calcium, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. This inorganic compound is typically supplied in powdered or granular form for industrial applications.

Cuprous Iodide Powder

Cuprous iodide (CuI) is a white powder used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and in cloud seeding operations. It qualifies under HTS 2827.60.10.00 as an iodide of copper. Chemically defined and stable under normal conditions.

Copper(I) Iodide Crystals

High-purity copper(I) iodide crystals used in semiconductor doping and luminescent materials. Falls under HTS 2827.60.10.00 as chemically defined iodide of copper. Supplied in lab-grade purity >99.9%.

Calcium Iodide Tetrahydrate

Calcium iodide tetrahydrate (CaI2·4H2O) employed in X-ray contrast media precursors and iodine supplements. Classified in HTS 2827.60.10.00 as calcium iodide meeting chemical definition standards. Hygroscopic crystals requiring sealed packaging.

Cupric Iodide Fine Powder

Cupric iodide (CuI2) fine powder used in analytical chemistry standards and as mordant in dyeing. HTS 2827.60.10.00 covers iodides of copper regardless of valence state. Dark brown powder with specific gravity 5.7.

Technical Grade Calcium Iodide

Technical grade calcium iodide for water treatment and nutritional fortification. Meets HTS 2827.60.10.00 as chemically defined calcium iodide with >95% purity. Economical grade for industrial applications.