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Vanadium Pentoxide Sulfate

Vanadium pentoxide sulfate (V2O5·SO3) is a chemically defined inorganic compound used in catalysts for oxidation reactions and in the production of vanadium metal. It falls under HTS 2833.29.30.00 as a sulfate of vanadium, specifically classified among other vanadium sulfates due to its sulfate group and vanadium content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+37.5%43%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2825.30.00Lower: 30.5% vs 43%

If supplied as vanadates rather than sulfates

Vanadates are antimony oxides or vanadates classified under heading 2825, not sulfates.

2841.90.10.00Same rate: 43%

If for vanadium metal salts used as luminophores

Salts of metals used as luminophores fall under 2841 per Chapter Note exclusions, shifting from sulfates.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 43%

If impure or in mixtures exceeding chemical definition thresholds

Complex mixtures or non-chemically defined preparations go to 3824, not pure inorganic compounds of Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify chemical purity and composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as a vanadium sulfate under Chapter 28

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as mixtures

• Check for REACH or TSCA compliance if destined for EU or US markets, as vanadium compounds may require notifications