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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%+37.5%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2805.19.90Lower: 30.5% vs 42.8%

If alloyed with mercury or scandium

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

2836.91.00Lower: 28.7% vs 42.8%

If converted to sodium carbonate

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

2852Lower: 15.5% vs 42.8%

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