Silver Chloride Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)