Lithium Hypochlorite Powder

Dry powder form of lithium hypochlorite used in swimming pool sanitization. HTS 2828.90.00.00 covers this as an other hypochlorite, chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2836.30.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If sodium perborate form instead

Perborates of inorganic bases classified separately under heading 2836.

3811.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If sold as pool chemical additive set with pH balancers

Antiknock preparations or treated additives fall under heading 3811 when sold in sets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with available chlorine percentage and ensure <1% heavy metals per pool chemical standards

Declare as oxidizer (UN 1471) for proper hazmat shipping documentation

Watch for reclassification if blended with cyanuric acid stabilizers