Sodium Iodide Crystals from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide purity assay (typically >99%) via CoA to confirm classification as chemically defined inorganic compound
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if used in US chemical production
• Package in moisture-proof containers; declare as corrosive if in solution to avoid transport delays