Ammonium Iodide Crystals

Ammonium iodide crystals serve as expectorants in pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, and feed additives. As an ammonium salt, it fits HTS 2827.60.51.00 under 'other' iodides per Chapter 28 notes on metal/ammonium salts. The colorless to white crystals are unstable above 551°C.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+25.0%29.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%4.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%4.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%4.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%4.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2921.49Lower: 16.5% vs 29.2%

If quaternary ammonium iodide surfactants

Organo-inorganic quaternary ammonium iodides are classified in Chapter 29 as organic compounds.

3707.90.60.00Higher: 35% vs 29.2%

If undeveloped photographic chemicals

Photographic chemicals prepared for retail fall under Chapter 37.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 29.2%

If animal feed grade with nitrogen content

Fertilizers or feed with ammonium salts go to Chapter 31 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include stability data in documentation due to sublimation risk during storage/transport

FDA prior notice required if for human pharmaceutical use

Distinguish from organic ammonium compounds to stay in inorganic Chapter 28

Related Products under HTS 2827.60.51.00

Potassium Iodide USP Grade

Potassium iodide is a chemically defined inorganic salt of potassium and iodide, used primarily as a nutritional supplement for iodine deficiency prevention and in radiation emergency kits. It falls under HTS 2827.60.51.00 as 'other' iodides, distinct from specific iodides like sodium iodide. This white crystalline powder meets purity standards for pharmaceutical applications.

Sodium Iodide Crystals

Sodium iodide in crystalline form is an inorganic iodide compound used in the production of silver iodide for cloud seeding and photographic films. Classified under HTS 2827.60.51.00 as 'other' iodides, it is a simple metal salt meeting Chapter 28 definitions. The hygroscopic crystals require sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption.

Calcium Iodide Anhydrous

Calcium iodide anhydrous is a white powder used as an expectorant in veterinary medicine and animal feed additives for iodine supplementation. It qualifies under HTS 2827.60.51.00 for other iodide salts of inorganic bases as per Chapter 28 notes. The compound is highly soluble and deliquescent.

Zinc Iodide Powder

Zinc iodide is a chemically defined inorganic compound used as a disinfectant, in dental adhesives, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is classified in HTS 2827.60.51.00 as other iodides, excluding organo-inorganic types per Chapter exclusions. The yellowish powder is soluble in water and alcohol.

Magnesium Iodide Powder

Magnesium iodide powder is utilized in Grignard reagent synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate for magnesium supplementation. It is an 'other' iodide under HTS 2827.60.51.00, a simple inorganic salt of magnesium. The compound appears white to yellowish and is highly reactive with water.

Barium Iodide Hydrate

Barium iodide dihydrate is used in scintillation detectors and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. Classified as 'other' iodides in HTS 2827.60.51.00, it is a chemically defined inorganic compound excluded from luminophore exceptions. The colorless crystals are soluble in water.