Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant commonly used in shampoos, soaps, and detergents for its foaming properties. It is classified under HTS 2833.29.51 as a sulfate of an organic base, falling into the 'other sulfates' category of Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
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If imported as a formulated detergent or soap component
Surface-active preparations put up for retail sale shift to Chapter 34, not classified as pure chemical compounds.
If blended with other chemicals for industrial use
Mixtures or preparations not chemically defined fall under heading 3824 as chemical products.
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• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as a chemically defined sulfate
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as organic surfactants
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Related Products under HTS 2833.29.51
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, also known as green vitriol, is used as a fertilizer supplement, water treatment agent, and iron source in animal feed. It qualifies under HTS 2833.29.51 as an 'other' sulfate, specifically a metal sulfate not enumerated elsewhere in heading 2833.
Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate
Manganese sulfate monohydrate serves as a micronutrient in fertilizers, animal feeds, and agrochemicals. Classified in HTS 2833.29.51 as an other sulfate of a base metal, distinct from listed sulfates like copper or nickel.
Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is applied in agriculture as a fungicide, fertilizer, and in water purification. It falls under HTS 2833.29.51 as an unlisted metal sulfate in the 'other sulfates' category.
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salt)
Pharmaceutical-grade magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, known as Epsom salt, is used for baths, laxatives, and medical applications. HTS 2833.29.51 covers it as an other sulfate, provided it's chemically pure and not a preparation.
Nickel Sulfate Hexahydrate
Nickel sulfate hexahydrate is essential for electroplating baths, catalysts, and battery production. Though nickel sulfates have specific provisions, high-purity forms not matching enumerated subheadings fall under HTS 2833.29.51 as other sulfates.
Cobalt Sulfate Heptahydrate
Cobalt sulfate heptahydrate is used in pigments, catalysts, and lithium-ion battery precursors. It is classified under HTS 2833.29.51 as an other sulfate not specifically provided for elsewhere.