Barium Nitrite Crystals from China

Barium nitrite (Ba(NO2)2) crystals are used in pyrotechnics and as intermediates in barium salt production. Classified HTS 2834.10.5000 for 'other' nitrites, pure inorganic form per Chapter definitions, not a complex salt or excluded product. Industrial chemical applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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

Provide explosion risk assessments for pyrotechnic end-use; ensure <0.1% impurities

Comply with TSCA import notifications for new chemicals

Separate from nitrates to prevent autoignition