Sodium Molybdate Dihydrate
Sodium molybdate dihydrate (Na2MoO4·2H2O) is a white crystalline powder used as a source of molybdenum in fertilizers and nutritional supplements. It falls under HTS 2841.70.5000 as a molybdate salt of an oxometallic acid, specifically categorized as 'other' molybdates not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported specifically as a micronutrient fertilizer
Urea-based fertilizers with molybdenum additives are classified in Chapter 31 based on end-use as agricultural inputs.
If blended with other chemicals as a prepared additive
Chemical preparations or mixtures not purely chemically defined molybdates fall under heading 3824 for other chemical products.
If vanadate impurities exceed classification thresholds
Presence of vanadium may shift to phosphinates, phosphonates, etc., if not predominantly molybdate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as a chemically defined molybdate salt
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and certificates of analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as a mixture
• Ensure proper labeling for hazardous materials if hydrated form poses transport risks; check EPA regulations for fertilizer use
Related Products under HTS 2841.70.50.00
Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate
Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate ((NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O) is a laboratory reagent and catalyst precursor in chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2841.70.5000 as an 'other' molybdate, it qualifies as a salt of a peroxometallic or oxometallic acid per Chapter 28 notes.
Potassium Molybdate Powder
Potassium molybdate (K2MoO4) is an inorganic salt used in pigments, electroplating, and as a corrosion inhibitor. It is classified in HTS 2841.70.5000 as 'other' molybdates, meeting the definition of oxometallic acid salts in Chapter 28.
Lithium Molybdate Crystals
Lithium molybdate (Li2MoO4) crystals serve as scintillators in radiation detectors and high-temperature electrolytes. Under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is an 'other' molybdate salt of an oxometallic acid, excluded from optical elements per Chapter notes.
Magnesium Molybdate Anhydrous
Magnesium molybdate (MgMoO4) anhydrous powder is utilized in flame retardants and ceramic glazes. It fits HTS 2841.70.5000 as 'other' molybdates, a salt of oxometallic acids not covered by Section V exclusions.
Zinc Molybdate Inhibitor Grade
Zinc molybdate (ZnMoO4) is a corrosion inhibitor pigment in protective coatings for metals. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2841.70.5000, it is a chemically defined molybdate salt per Chapter 28 definitions.