HTS US: 2825.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses hydrazine, hydroxylamine, and their inorganic salts, along with a broad category of inorganic bases such as metal oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides. These chemical substances are widely used in industrial, chemical, and manufacturing processes.
Specifically, this classification includes:
- Hydrazine and hydroxylamine: Highly reactive nitrogen compounds and their salts utilized in various chemical syntheses and as reducing agents.
- Metal oxides and hydroxides: Compounds formed by metals combined with oxygen and hydroxide groups, often employed as catalysts, pigments, or in ceramics.
- Peroxides: Compounds containing oxygen-oxygen bonds, used mainly as bleaching agents or initiators for polymerization.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals; Organic or Inorganic Compounds of Precious Metals, of Rare-Earth Metals, of Radioactive Elements or of Isotopes
- Heading 2825: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2825.XX.XXXX– The full 10-digit code specifies the exact chemical compound or group.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 2825 is subdivided into specific codes that identify various inorganic chemicals and oxides by their chemical composition and form.
| HTS Code | Description | Notes & Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 2825.10.00.00 | Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts | Includes hydrazine hydrate, hydroxylamine hydrochloride, and related salts used in chemical synthesis and reducing agent applications. |
| 2825.20.00.00 | Lithium oxide and hydroxide | Compounds such as lithium oxide (Li2O) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH), important in battery manufacturing and ceramic industries. |
| 2825.30.00 | Vanadium oxides and hydroxides | Includes various vanadium oxides and hydroxides, with a further breakdown: |
| 2825.30.00.10 | Vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) | Used as a catalyst in sulfuric acid production and in ceramics. |
| 2825.30.00.50 | Other vanadium oxides and hydroxides | Other forms such as vanadium dioxide and hydroxide variants. |
| 2825.40.00.00 | Nickel oxides and hydroxides | Including nickel(II) oxide and nickel hydroxide, often used in rechargeable batteries and catalysts. |
| 2825.50 | Copper oxides and hydroxides | Detailed further into: |
| 2825.50.10.00 | Cupric oxide (CuO) | Commonly used as a pigment and catalyst. |
| 2825.50.20.00 | Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) | Used in antifouling paints and as a pigment. |
| 2825.50.30.00 | Copper hydroxides | Typically employed in fungicides and chemical synthesis. |
| 2825.60.00 | Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide | Subdivided into: |
| 2825.60.00.10 | Germanium dioxide | Used in fiber optics and semiconductors. |
| 2825.60.00.20 | Zirconium dioxide | Widely applied in ceramics, refractory materials, and dental products. |
| 2825.60.00.50 | Other germanium and zirconium oxides | Miscellaneous oxides within this group. |
| 2825.70.00.00 | Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides | Used in steel alloys, catalysts, and lubricants. |
| 2825.80.00.00 | Antimony oxides | Commonly used as flame retardants and in glass manufacturing. |
| 2825.90 | Other oxides and hydroxides | Includes various other metal oxides and hydroxides: |
| 2825.90.10.00 | Beryllium oxide and hydroxide | Used in high-performance ceramics and electronics. |
| 2825.90.15.00 | Niobium oxide | Applied in capacitors and optical glass. |
| 2825.90.20.00 | Tin oxides | Used in coatings, glass production, and electronics. |
| 2825.90.30.00 | Tungsten oxides | Employed in catalysts and electronics. |
| 2825.90.75.00 | Cadmium oxide | Used in photovoltaic cells and as a pigment. |
| 2825.90.90.00 | Other oxides and hydroxides not specified | Catch-all for other inorganic bases and metal oxides. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Organic compounds: This heading excludes organic bases and organometallic compounds classified elsewhere.
- Precious metal compounds: Compounds of precious metals and rare-earth elements have separate classifications.
- Complex salts and coordination compounds: Those with organic ligands are classified under other headings.
Notes
- Regulatory considerations: Many of these chemicals are subject to strict import/export controls due to their reactive or toxic nature.
- Duty rates: Vary according to the exact chemical and intended use, often detailed under the 10-digit code specifications.
- Safety data: Proper handling and labeling are required under chemical safety regulations.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of vanadium pentoxide (anhydride) for industrial catalyst use.US HTS Code:
2825.30.00.10Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS schedules (subject to chemical import regulations).
Additional Requirements: Compliance with EPA and DOT hazardous materials regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2811: Other inorganic acids and inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals.
- HTS 2827: Chlorides and chloride oxides.
- HTS 2841: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids.
