High-Purity Sodium Chunks
Chunks of sodium metal, 99.95% pure, cut from larger ingots for laboratory and reactor applications. Falls under HTS 2805.11.00.00 as pure alkali metal sodium, not intermixed or alloyed. Packaged under mineral oil to maintain stability.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.3% | +35.0% | 40.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in calcium-sodium form
Specific calcium-sodium alloys have their own subheading within alkali metals.
If chemically reacted to form sodium nitrite
Salts like nitrites of alkali metals are classified under metal salts in heading 2826-2842.
If further processed into doped electronic forms like cylinders
Doped chemical elements in worked forms for electronics fall into 3818.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as Dangerous Goods Class 4.3 (handles water) with proper MSDS and emergency response plans
• Verify importer has facilities for inert handling to comply with DOT and CBP regulations
• Watch for misclassification as compounds; provide spectrographic analysis proving metallic sodium
Related Products under HTS 2805.11.00.00
Sodium Metal Ingots
Pure sodium metal cast into ingots, typically 99.9% purity, used in industrial applications like alloy production and chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2805.11.00.00 as it is elemental sodium, an alkali metal in unalloyed form. Supplied in sealed containers to prevent reaction with air or moisture.
Laboratory Grade Sodium Wire
Thin wire of high-purity sodium (99.99%) coiled under kerosene for research and organic synthesis. HTS 2805.11.00.00 covers this pure alkali metal form. Precise diameter control for consistent reactivity.
Sodium Metal Rods
Cylindrical rods of pure sodium metal, extruded for use in continuous feed systems in chemical manufacturing. HTS 2805.11.00.00 applies to this elemental alkali metal in unalloyed rod form. Stored in hermetic, oil-filled containers.
Industrial Sodium Spheres
Spherical sodium metal pellets produced by atomization, 99.8% purity for sodium-cooled reactors. Classified in 2805.11.00.00 as pure sodium metal, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for elements. Supplied in argon-filled ampoules.