Silver Chloride Powder
Silver chloride (AgCl) is a white insoluble powder used in photography, optics, and antimicrobial applications. Classified under HTS 2843.29.0100 as an inorganic silver compound, other than nitrates or complex salts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If doped for diagnostic reagents
Silver compounds in prepared diagnostic kits fall under 3822 as diagnostic reagents, per exclusions.
If used as inorganic pigment in paints
Chapter Note excludes luminophores/pigments from Chapter 28, directing to 3206.
If colloidal silver chloride dispersion
Colloidal precious metal compounds are specifically under 2843.10, not 'other' compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay report confirming >99% AgCl content to avoid reclassification as mixture
• Light-sensitive; ship in opaque, moisture-proof packaging to prevent decomposition
• Declare as 'other silver compounds' explicitly; common error is confusing with gold chloride (2843.39)
Related Products under HTS 2843.29.01.00
Silver Nitrate Crystals
Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is a white crystalline compound used in photography, medicine, and as a chemical reagent for silvering mirrors. It falls under HTS 2843.29.0100 as an inorganic compound of silver, chemically defined, not elsewhere specified in the silver compounds subheading.
Silver Oxide Powder
Silver oxide (Ag2O) is a fine black powder used in battery production and chemical synthesis. It qualifies for HTS 2843.29.0100 as an inorganic compound of silver, chemically defined and not specified elsewhere.
Silver Iodide Crystals
Silver iodide (AgI) crystals are used in cloud seeding, photography, and antiseptics. This chemically defined inorganic silver compound is classified in HTS 2843.29.0100 as other silver compounds.
Silver Cyanide Powder
Silver cyanide (AgCN) is a highly toxic white powder used in silver plating and chemical manufacturing. It is an inorganic silver compound classified under HTS 2843.29.0100, excluded from cyanide headings by Chapter Note 2(e).
Silver Sulfate Crystals
Silver sulfate (Ag2SO4) crystals are used in analytical chemistry and electronics. This soluble inorganic silver salt fits HTS 2843.29.0100 as other silver compounds.
Silver Phosphate Powder
Silver phosphate (Ag3PO4) is a yellow powder used in photography and semiconductors. Classified as an inorganic silver compound in HTS 2843.29.0100.