HS Code for Cerium chloride

Cerium chloride is categorized under HS code 2846.10. This heading is dedicated to compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals, including cerium, yttrium, and scandium. The classification is determined by the presence of cerium as the primary metallic component in the inorganic compound. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specific headings for rare-earth compounds take precedence over more general headings for chlorides. This ensures that all cerium-based chemical derivatives are grouped together for statistical and regulatory monitoring. Cerium chloride is widely utilized in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid and in the production of mischmetal and other cerium-based alloys. The chemical structure, typically found as a heptahydrate, does not change its classification under 2846.10, as the heading covers both anhydrous and hydrated forms of cerium compounds.

Products Included

• Cerium(III) chloride
• Cerous chloride heptahydrate
• Anhydrous cerium chloride
• Cerium chloride solutions used in industrial catalysts
• Cerium chloride beads for chemical processing

Common Misclassification

Importers often mistakenly look at HS code 2827.39, which covers "other chlorides." However, Chapter 28 notes specify that compounds of rare-earth metals must be classified under 2846 regardless of the anion (chloride, carbonate, etc.). Another common error is using 2846.90, which is reserved for rare-earth compounds other than those of cerium. If the product is a mixture of rare-earth chlorides, it remains in 2846.10 only if cerium is the predominant rare-earth metal by weight.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cerium chloride?

The HS code for cerium chloride is 2846.10, specifically for cerium compounds.

Does this code include mixed rare-earth chlorides?

If cerium is the predominant rare-earth metal in the mixture, it typically falls under 2846.10; if another rare-earth metal predominates, it would fall under 2846.90.