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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2805.19.90Lower: 30.5% vs 40.3%

If alloyed with mercury or scandium

Interalloyed forms with mercury or rare-earths like scandium classify differently.

2836.91.00Lower: 28.7% vs 40.3%

If converted to sodium carbonate

Carbonates of inorganic bases are specifically in 2836 per chapter exclusions.

2852Lower: 13% vs 40.3%

If classified as chemically defined mercury compound

Certain complex inorganic compounds including mercury derivatives go to 2852.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with NRC regulations if for nuclear end-use; provide end-user statements

Use temperature-controlled shipping below 20°C to minimize reactivity risks