Sodium Chlorate Crystals from China

Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) is a white crystalline powder used primarily in the production of chlorine dioxide for bleaching paper pulp and as a herbicide. It falls under HTS 2829.19.01.00 as an 'other' chlorate, distinct from potassium chlorate, meeting the chemical definition for inorganic oxygen compounds in Chapter 28. This chemically defined compound is imported in bulk for industrial applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain proper safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous materials regulations for oxidizing solids

Verify purity certificates to confirm classification as chemically defined chlorate under Chapter 28 Note 1

Avoid misclassification as bleach preparations (HTS 2828) by importing as pure compound without additives