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.
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 alloyed with other alkali or rare-earth metals
Alloys of sodium with other metals in this group fall under the intermixed or interalloyed subheading.
If in powder or granular form exceeding certain purity thresholds
Phosphides and other complex inorganic compounds including certain sodium forms are classified in 2853.
If doped for electronic use and cut into wafers or discs
Chemically doped elements like sodium when processed into semiconductor forms shift to Chapter 85.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain special permits for hazardous materials due to sodium's high reactivity with water and air; ensure UN-approved packaging
• Provide certificates of purity and analysis from accredited labs to verify elemental sodium content
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper storage during transit, which can lead to fires; use inert atmosphere shipping
Related Products under HTS 2805.11.00.00
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.
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.