Synthetic Amorphous Silica Gel from Canada
Synthetic amorphous silica gel is a porous form of silicon dioxide manufactured by acidifying sodium silicate, used as a desiccant. It is classified in HTS 2811.22.5000 as 'other' silicon dioxide, meeting Chapter 28 chemical definition.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pore volume and surface area to differentiate from natural silica; include MSDS confirming synthetic origin
• For beaded/granular forms, specify not calcined to avoid mineral product confusion