Chromium(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate from China

Chromium(III) sulfate pentahydrate is an inorganic salt consisting of chromium cations and sulfate anions, typically appearing as a blue-green crystalline powder. It falls under HTS 2833.29.40.00 as a sulfate of chromium, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. Used in chrome plating, leather tanning, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify chemical purity and provide assay certificates to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria under Chapter 28 Note 1

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (10042-45-2) in documentation for customs clearance

Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as a mixture if stabilizers exceed 5%; test for homogeneity