Strontium Nitrate Crystals
Strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2) is a white crystalline nitrate salt classified under HTS 2834.29.51.00 as other nitrates. Used in fireworks for red flame color and in tracer bullets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If as strontium carbonate byproduct
Carbonates of strontium classified under specific subheadings of 2836.
If technical grade with >20% impurities
Prepared chemical binders or mixtures fall outside chemically defined Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as UN 1507 hazardous material with proper shipping papers
• Include strontium content analysis to prevent confusion with barium nitrate
• Monitor for radioactive impurities requiring NRC licensing under heading 2844
Related Products under HTS 2834.29.51.00
Sodium Nitrate Crystals
Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is a white crystalline inorganic salt classified under HTS 2834.29.51.00 as a nitrate of an inorganic base other than those specified elsewhere. It is commonly used in fertilizers, pyrotechnics, and as a food preservative.
Potassium Nitrate Powder
Potassium nitrate (KNO3), also known as saltpeter, is an inorganic nitrate salt under HTS 2834.29.51.00 for nitrates other than specified types. It serves as an oxidizer in gunpowder, fireworks, and toothpaste formulations.
Barium Nitrate Granules
Barium nitrate (Ba(NO3)2) is a chemically defined inorganic nitrate classified in HTS 2834.29.51.00 as other nitrates. Primarily used in pyrotechnics for green flame production and in glass manufacturing.
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (Ca(NO3)2·4H2O) is an inorganic nitrate salt under HTS 2834.29.51.00 for other nitrates. Widely used in agriculture as a water-soluble fertilizer and concrete set accelerator.
Lithium Nitrate Solution 50%
50% aqueous lithium nitrate (LiNO3) solution qualifies under HTS 2834.29.51.00 as chemically defined nitrates in aqueous form. Applied in pyrotechnics, ceramics, and lithium battery electrolytes.
Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate
Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate (Mg(NO3)2·6H2O) is an inorganic nitrate under HTS 2834.29.51.00, excluded from Chapter 25 exclusion for nitrates. Used as a catalyst and in fuel additives.