2825.80.00.00 - Antimony oxides

This HTS classification, 2825.80.00.00, specifically covers antimony oxides. These are inorganic chemical compounds where antimony is bonded to oxygen. This category is distinct from its siblings which encompass other metal oxides and hydroxides such as lithium, nickel, and copper compounds. It also differs from the hydrazine and hydroxylamine salts listed within Chapter 28.

The primary classification criterion for this code is the elemental composition, focusing on antimony as the metallic element combined with oxygen. Antimony oxides can exist in various forms and oxidation states, but all are consolidated under this specific subheading as long as they are inorganic compounds. Examples include antimony trioxide (Sb₂O₃) and antimony pentoxide (Sb₂O₅), commonly used as flame retardants, pigments, and catalysts.

As a leaf node, 2825.80.00.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of goods under this code relies on confirming that the product is indeed an antimony oxide and falls within the scope of Chapter 28's inorganic chemicals. The practical application or specific grade of the antimony oxide does not typically alter its classification as long as it remains an inorganic compound of antimony and oxygen.