2827.35.00.00 - Of nickel

This HTS category, 2827.35.00.00, specifically classifies chlorides of nickel. This includes various forms of nickel chlorides such as nickel(II) chloride (NiCl2), which exists in anhydrous and hydrated forms. These compounds are typically inorganic salts of nickel and chlorine, often appearing as solids. Their primary use is often in electroplating baths for nickel deposition, as catalysts in chemical reactions, or in the production of other nickel compounds.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 2827.31.00.00 covers magnesium chlorides and 2827.32.00.00 covers aluminum chlorides, this heading is exclusively for chlorides where nickel is the principal metal cation. The "Other chlorides" category (2827.39) would encompass chlorides of metals not specifically enumerated elsewhere in this subgroup, reinforcing the specificity of the nickel classification.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 2827.35.00.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this heading relies solely on the presence of nickel as the metal component of the chloride compound, adhering to the established scope of "Other chlorides" as defined by the preceding headings.