HS Code for Nickel chloride

Nickel chloride is classified under HS code 2827.35. This classification is situated within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. Heading 28.27 specifically includes chlorides, chloride oxides, and chloride hydroxides. According to the General Rules of Interpretation and Chapter 28 Note 1, this heading is restricted to separate chemically defined compounds, whether or not containing impurities. Nickel chloride (NiCl2) is a chemical compound that exists in various forms, most commonly as the anhydrous yellow solid or the green hexahydrate (NiCl2·6H2O). Both forms are included under 2827.35. It is widely used in electroplating, as a precursor to other nickel compounds, and in organic synthesis as a catalyst or reagent. The classification is straightforward as the HS provides a specific subheading for chlorides of nickel, ensuring that it is not grouped with other metal chlorides.

Products Included

• Anhydrous nickel chloride
• Nickel chloride hexahydrate
• Nickel(II) chloride solutions (pure)
• Nickelous chloride
• Crystalline nickel chloride for electroplating

Common Misclassification

Nickel chloride is sometimes misclassified under 2827.39, which is the residual category for "other" metal chlorides. However, because nickel has its own specific subheading (2827.35), the use of the "other" category is incorrect. It may also be confused with nickel sulfate (2833.24) or nickel nitrates (2834.29) due to their similar appearance and use in plating baths, but the anion (chloride vs. sulfate) dictates the heading. Additionally, if nickel chloride is mixed with other substances to form a prepared additive for electroplating, it might be classified under 3824.99 as a chemical mixture rather than a separate chemically defined compound in Chapter 28.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nickel chloride?

The specific HS code for nickel chloride is 2827.35.

Are both anhydrous and hydrated nickel chloride covered by this code?

Yes, HS code 2827.35 covers nickel chloride in its anhydrous form as well as its various hydrated forms, such as the hexahydrate.