Copperas Crystals (Ferrous Sulfate)
Copperas, or green vitriol, refers to large crystals of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate used in gardening and pigment production. Classified in HTS 2833.29.20.00 as other sulfates of iron, distinct from alums.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared as pigment colorant for retail
Pigments in retail packs classify under Chapter 32.
If as bulk fertilizer grade
Animal/plant fertilizers without specifics go to Chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'copperas' with chemical formula for Customs
• Test for heavy metal impurities to meet environmental import standards
• Ship in HDPE drums to prevent leakage common with hydrated salts
Related Products under HTS 2833.29.20.00
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate (FeSO4·7H2O) is a pale green crystalline compound used primarily as a nutrient supplement in agriculture and water treatment. It falls under HTS 2833.29.20.00 as a sulfate of iron, specifically classified among other iron sulfates due to its chemical definition as an inorganic iron salt.
Ferric Sulfate Anhydrous
Ferric sulfate (Fe2(SO4)3) in anhydrous form is a yellow to brown powder used in water purification and as a coagulant. Classified under HTS 2833.29.20.00 as an other sulfate of iron, meeting Chapter 28 criteria for chemically defined inorganic iron compounds.
Iron(II) Sulfate Monohydrate
Iron(II) sulfate monohydrate (FeSO4·H2O), also known as melanterite, serves as a reducing agent and iron supplement in animal feed. It is classified under HTS 2833.29.20.00 for iron sulfates, excluding those specified elsewhere in the chapter.
Ferric Ammonium Sulfate
Ferric ammonium sulfate ((NH4)Fe(SO4)2·12H2O) is used in analytical chemistry and as a mordant in dyeing. It qualifies under HTS 2833.29.20.00 as a sulfate of iron, treated as a metal salt per Chapter 28 notes on complex salts.
Iron(III) Sulfate Solution (45% Fe2(SO4)3)
A 45% aqueous solution of iron(III) sulfate used in wastewater treatment and etching. Though a solution, it remains under HTS 2833.29.20.00 when chemically defined as iron sulfate concentrate.
Ferrous Sulfate Granules for Agriculture
Granulated ferrous sulfate heptahydrate designed for soil amendment to correct iron deficiencies in crops. Falls under HTS 2833.29.20.00 as a pure iron sulfate, not yet a formulated fertilizer.