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Effervescent Base Sodium Bicarbonate

Effervescent base sodium bicarbonate is a granular, pure sodium hydrogencarbonate used as a carbon dioxide source in effervescent tablets and powders. It is a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, and since it is not mixed with other active ingredients, it falls under the carbonate heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Related Products under Tariff item 2836.30.00

Animal Feed Grade Sodium Bicarbonate

Animal feed grade sodium bicarbonate is a coarse, free-flowing powder of sodium hydrogencarbonate used to buffer rumen pH in ruminant livestock. It is a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, meeting the criteria of Note 1(a) to the Chapter, and is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale as a medicament.

Baking Soda Industrial Bulk

Industrial bulk sodium bicarbonate is a high-volume, pure sodium hydrogencarbonate powder used in food processing, fire extinguisher charges, and cleaning compounds. As a separate chemically defined inorganic compound, it is classified in Chapter 28, specifically under the carbonate heading, and is not excluded by Chapter Note 3.

Fire Extinguisher Grade Sodium Bicarbonate

Fire extinguisher grade sodium bicarbonate is a micronized, pure sodium hydrogencarbonate powder intended for use in ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is classified in Chapter 28, and it is not excluded by Chapter Note 3(e) because it is not put up in fire-extinguishing grenades or charges.

Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate Powder

Food grade sodium bicarbonate powder is a high-purity sodium hydrogencarbonate used as a leavening agent, pH regulator, and food additive. It is a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, and it is not excluded by Chapter Note 3, as it is not put up for retail sale as a medicament or in measured doses.

Pharmaceutical Sodium Bicarbonate API

Pharmaceutical sodium bicarbonate API is a high-purity sodium hydrogencarbonate meeting pharmacopoeial standards for use in effervescent tablets and injectables. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is classified in Chapter 28, and it is not excluded by Chapter Note 3, as it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.

Sodium Bicarbonate for Dialysis

Sodium bicarbonate for dialysis is a sterile, high-purity sodium hydrogencarbonate powder used to prepare hemodialysis buffer solutions. It is a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28, and it is not excluded by Chapter Note 3, as it is not put up in measured doses or as a medicament.