Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate from Japan
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate (Na2SiO3·5H2O) is a hydrated form of sodium metasilicate, a granular or powdered inorganic compound classified under tariff item 2839.11.00 as a commercial sodium silicate. It is widely used in detergents, cleaning agents, and as a corrosion inhibitor.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the hydration state is pentahydrate, as other hydrates are classified differently
• Ensure the product is free of organic additives that could move it to another heading
• Have a lab analysis ready to show the exact chemical composition