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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sodium perborate form instead
Perborates of inorganic bases classified separately under heading 2836.
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
Related Products under HTS 2828.90.00.00
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (Bleach)
Aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as liquid bleach, used for disinfection and laundry. Classified under HTS 2828.90.00.00 as a chemically defined hypochlorite compound of sodium, falling within the 'Other' category of hypochlorites excluding commercial calcium hypochlorite.
Potassium Hypochlorite Crystals
Crystalline potassium hypochlorite used in water treatment and bleaching applications. Falls under HTS 2828.90.00.00 as an 'Other' hypochlorite of an inorganic base, distinct from calcium hypochlorite.
Magnesium Hypochlorite Solution
Aqueous magnesium hypochlorite for industrial bleaching and disinfection. Classified in 2828.90.00.00 as other hypochlorites, meeting inorganic compound criteria excluding Section V products.
Barium Hypochlorite
Barium hypochlorite compound used in pyrotechnics and specialty bleaching. HTS 2828.90.00.00 includes this rare earth hypochlorite as 'Other' per chemical definition.
Sodium Chlorite Powder
Sodium chlorite (NaClO2) powder used for chlorine dioxide generation in water treatment. Falls under HTS 2828.90.00.00 as 'Other' chlorites explicitly listed in the heading.
Calcium Chlorite Solution
Non-commercial calcium chlorite aqueous solution for specialty oxidation processes. HTS 2828.90.00.00 as 'Other' chlorites, separate from commercial calcium hypochlorite.