Zinc Sulfite Powder
Zinc sulfite (ZnSO3) powder used in specialty chemical synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. It qualifies under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as a sulfite of an inorganic base (metal salt), distinct from chromates or other excluded compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sulfate rather than sulfite
Zinc sulfate is under 2833.27, as sulfates follow sulfites in Chapter 28 sequence.
If in paint or coating dispersion
Dispersions for industrial use shift to chemical preparations excluding pure compounds.
If as double salt with ammonium
Ammonium zinc sulfites are complex salts classified in 2842.90 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for heavy metal content; zinc compounds may trigger TSCA import certification requirements
• Use proper packaging to prevent moisture absorption, which alters chemical identity
• Avoid classifying as zinc oxide (2817); provide structural formula to confirm sulfite ion presence
Related Products under HTS 2832.20.00.00
Sodium Sulfite Anhydrous
Sodium sulfite (Na2SO3) in anhydrous form is a white crystalline powder used as a reducing agent and preservative. It falls under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as one of the 'other sulfites' excluding sodium and potassium sulfites, which are specified separately in the tariff schedule.
Ammonium Sulfite Solution 40%
A 40% aqueous solution of ammonium sulfite ((NH4)2SO3) used in wastewater treatment and as an oxygen scavenger. Classified under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as an 'other sulfite' of an inorganic base, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined compounds.
Calcium Sulfite Hemihydrate
Calcium sulfite hemihydrate (CaSO3·0.5H2O), a white powder byproduct from flue gas desulfurization, used in construction materials. Falls under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as an 'other sulfite' chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Magnesium Sulfite Tribasic
Tribasic magnesium sulfite (Mg3(SO3)2) used in pharmaceutical buffering and flame retardants. Classified in HTS 2832.20.00.00 as a chemically defined sulfite salt of an inorganic base.
Ferrous Sulfite Crystals
Ferrous sulfite (FeSO3) crystals employed in analytical chemistry and reducing applications. Meets HTS 2832.20.00.00 criteria as an 'other sulfite' of iron, chemically defined inorganic compound.
Strontium Sulfite Powder
Strontium sulfite (SrSO3) powder for pyrotechnics and specialty ceramics. Under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as a rare earth-adjacent sulfite, excluded from radioactive elements in 2844.