Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite Granules 65%
Granular commercial calcium hypochlorite with 65% available chlorine, used primarily for swimming pool disinfection and water treatment. It falls under HTS 2828.10.00.00 as it is explicitly classified as commercial calcium hypochlorite, a bleaching and oxidizing agent meeting the chemical definition in Chapter 28. This form is stabilized for safe handling and storage in bulk packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sodium or potassium based hypochlorite
Heading 2828 covers all hypochlorites, but commercial calcium variants are specifically in 2828.10; others fall into the residual 2828.90.
If pre-formulated as pesticide disinfectant
Mixtures with additives for specific pesticidal use shift to Chapter 38 as disinfectants, not pure hypochlorites.
If containing calcium carbonate stabilizers exceeding note limits
Chapter notes exclude carbonates of inorganic bases from Chapter 28 if not purely hypochlorite.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify available chlorine content via lab testing for customs compliance; ensure UN-approved packaging for hazardous material declaration
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as bleach solution instead of solid hypochlorite
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Calcium Hypochlorite Pool Shock Powder 70%
High-strength powdered calcium hypochlorite at 70% chlorine for shocking swimming pools to eliminate contaminants. Classified under HTS 2828.10.00.00 as a commercial calcium hypochlorite, distinct from household bleaches due to its formulation and strength. Packaged in moisture-resistant bags for retail water treatment.
Cal Hypo Tablets for Spa Sanitization
3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets (65% chlorine) designed to dissolve slowly in spas and hot tubs for continuous sanitization. This product is classified in HTS 2828.10.00.00 as other calcium hypochlorites in commercial form, not as a finished preparation. Tablets provide controlled release to maintain safe water chemistry.
Bulk Calcium Hypochlorite Flakes 68%
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.
Stabilized Calcium Hypochlorite Briquettes
Briquetted calcium hypochlorite stabilized against decomposition, containing 70% chlorine for drinking water treatment. Classified under HTS 2828.10.00.00 as commercial/other calcium hypochlorites, provided stabilizers are inorganic per chapter notes. Briquettes facilitate easy dosing in municipal systems.
High-Test Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH) Powder
High-test (HTH) calcium hypochlorite powder at 90% purity for bleaching and sanitation in textile and paper industries. Directly matches HTS 2828.10.00.00 for commercial calcium hypochlorites as a defined inorganic compound. Supplied in industrial quantities.