Synthetic Silica Gel Beads for Gas Drying

Spherical beads of synthetic silica gel designed for industrial air and gas dehydration towers. HTS 2811.22.10.00 covers this as synthetic silicon dioxide, an inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals, distinct from fused quartz or precipitated silicas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If regenerated or coated for specific industrial uses

Surface-treated silicas become chemical preparations in 3824.

2505.10Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If natural silica sand refined minimally

Natural siliceous sands fall in Chapter 25, not synthetic compounds.

6903.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If sintered into refractory shapes

Refractory articles of silicon dioxide classify under Chapter 69.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide adsorption isotherm data to distinguish from zeolite molecular sieves (2842)

Large bulk shipments require proper UN packaging if >30% moisture regain

Confirm synthetic origin via production process certs; natural silica excluded

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