Lithium Hypochlorite Powder from Japan
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.
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
• 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