Caustic Soda Pearls 98% Min

Spherical pearl form of solid sodium hydroxide with minimum 98% purity, ideal for textile processing and paper production due to easy handling. Classified in HTS 2815.11.00.00 as solid sodium hydroxide, a chemically pure inorganic compound excluded from other chapters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2815.12.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported in liquid aqueous solution

Sodium hydroxide solutions are specifically classified under 2815.12, distinct from solid forms.

2836.20.00.00Higher: 36.2% vs 35%

If in stabilized carbonate form

Sodium carbonates or peroxocarbonates go to heading 2836 per Chapter 28 chapter note.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 35%

If pesticide-grade with specific disinfectants

Insecticides or disinfectants containing sodium hydroxide may fall under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) highlighting corrosive nature for proper hazmat declaration; check for anti-caking agents that could trigger 3824 classification; ensure bill of lading specifies 'solid form only' to prevent solution mix-up

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