Sodium Thiosulfate for Photographic Fixing
High-purity sodium thiosulfate designed for use in photographic developers as a hypo fixer to dissolve silver halides. It is classified under HTS 2832.30.10.00 because it is chemically defined sodium thiosulfate, meeting Chapter 28 notes for inorganic sulfur compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into ready-to-use photographic chemicals
Chapter 37 covers prepared photographic chemicals; if diluted or combined, it shifts from pure compound in Chapter 28.
If colloidal form for specialized applications
Precipitated/dispersed metal sulfides including thiosulfates in colloidal state fall under 2843 per heading scope.
If other inorganic compounds not elsewhere specified
If purity or definition doesn't strictly match thiosulfate, residual inorganic compounds go to 2853.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statement specifying photographic grade to support classification and any quota applicability
• Ensure EP1 (EPA) certification if containing reportable chemicals; test for heavy metals to meet purity standards
• Ship in moisture-proof bags; exposure to air can form hydrates, risking reclassification
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Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate Crystals
Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (Na2S2O3·5H2O) is a colorless crystalline compound used primarily in photography as a fixer to remove unexposed silver halides from film. It falls under HTS 2832.30.10.00 as it is specifically the sodium salt of thiosulfuric acid, classified among thiosulfates in Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate Powder
Anhydrous sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) is a white powder form of the compound used in gold extraction and as a dechlorinator in water treatment. Classified under HTS 2832.30.10.00 as the pure sodium thiosulfate salt, distinct from its hydrated forms but sharing the thiosulfate heading.
Aquarium Dechlorinator Sodium Thiosulfate
Concentrated sodium thiosulfate solution crystals for neutralizing chlorine in aquarium water to protect fish. It is the pure sodium thiosulfate under HTS 2832.30.10.00, classified by chemical identity regardless of aquarium labeling.
Industrial Grade Sodium Thiosulfate Flakes
Sodium thiosulfate flakes for industrial applications like paper bleaching and leather tanning, where it acts as an antichlor agent. Falls under HTS 2832.30.10.00 as the sodium thiosulfate subheading for chemically pure inorganic thiosulfates.
Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Thiosulfate USP
USP-grade sodium thiosulfate meeting pharmacopeia standards for use as an antidote in cyanide poisoning treatment. Classified in HTS 2832.30.10.00 as chemically defined sodium thiosulfate, pure for medicinal purposes under Chapter 28.
Gold Mining Sodium Thiosulfate Extractant
Technical grade sodium thiosulfate used in cyanidation-free gold leaching processes as a lixiviant. HTS 2832.30.10.00 covers this as sodium thiosulfate for industrial metallurgy.