Copper Vitriol Blue Crystals

Traditional name for hydrated copper sulfate pentahydrate, used in pigments and dyes. Classified under 2833.25.00.00 as sulfate of copper; historical vitriol but modern chemical definition applies. Deep blue color from Cu2+ ions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+25.0%26.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%1.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%1.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%1.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%1.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3206.20.00Higher: 38.7% vs 26.4%

If used as inorganic pigment coloring matter

Chapter note excludes luminophores/pigments classified in 3206.

2830.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 26.4%

If sodium sulfides mistaken for copper

Different metal sulfides/oxides have specific headings.

3213.10.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 26.4%

If part of artists' color set

Retail color sets classify in 3213, not individual chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose traditional names on invoice alongside chemical formula to prevent confusion

Test for arsenic impurities common in natural vitriol sources

Label with GHS hazard pictograms for skin/eye irritant and aquatic toxicity

Related Products under HTS 2833.25.00.00

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate Crystals

Blue crystalline powder known as chalcanthite, with the formula CuSO4·5H2O, used in agriculture as a fungicide and in chemistry labs. Classified under HTS 2833.25.00.00 as a sulfate of copper, meeting Chapter 28 criteria for chemically defined inorganic compounds. Excludes organo-inorganic compounds per chapter notes.

Anhydrous Copper Sulfate Powder

White powder form of CuSO4 without water of hydration, used in catalysts and analytical chemistry. Falls under HTS 2833.25.00.00 as other sulfates of copper, distinct from hydrated forms but same chemical classification. Pure inorganic compound per Chapter 28 definitions.

Copper(II) Sulfate for Aquaculture

Technical grade copper sulfate crystals for pond algae control in fish farming. HTS 2833.25.00.00 covers sulfates of copper regardless of end use, as long as chemically defined. Used in dilute solutions for water treatment.

Laboratory Grade Copper Sulfate

High-purity CuSO4·5H2O (ACS reagent grade) for analytical and educational use. Precisely classified in 2833.25.00.00 as copper sulfate, chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1. Supplied in small bottles for lab safety.

Electroplating Grade Copper Sulfate

Refined copper sulfate used in acidic copper plating baths for electronics manufacturing. HTS 2833.25.00.00 for pure copper sulfates; purity optimized for uniform deposition. Excludes prepared plating solutions.

Feed Grade Copper Sulfate Monohydrate

CuSO4·H2O powder with controlled particle size for livestock mineral supplements. Still classified 2833.25.00.00 as chemically defined copper sulfate; feed grade specifies low heavy metals. Meets AAFCO purity standards.