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Bulk Calcium Hypochlorite Flakes 68% from Japan

Flake-form commercial calcium hypochlorite with 68% available chlorine, supplied in 50lb drums for industrial water purification. Falls squarely under HTS 2828.10.00.00 as a chemically defined calcium hypochlorite per Chapter 28 definitions. Used in large-scale treatment plants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Require certificate of analysis for chlorine percentage; comply with IMDG for sea freight hazmat

• Common issue: moisture exposure during transit causing off-gassing