2829.11.00.00 - Of sodium

This HTS category, 2829.11.00.00, specifically covers sodium chlorate. Sodium chlorate is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaClO₃. It is a white crystalline solid and a strong oxidizing agent. Its primary uses include the production of chlorine dioxide for pulp and paper bleaching, as well as in the manufacture of herbicides and explosives. When classifying goods under this heading, the key criterion is that the chlorate is of sodium.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 2829.19.01.00, which encompasses "Other" chlorates. Therefore, any chlorate compound that is not a sodium chlorate would fall under the "Other" heading. This distinction relies solely on the cation present in the chemical compound.

As a leaf node, 2829.11.00.00 has no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive for sodium chlorate. Importers and exporters should ensure that the chemical identity of the product precisely matches that of sodium chlorate to be correctly classified. Any ambiguity regarding the presence of sodium as the cation would necessitate referral to the broader "Other" chlorates category.