Alumina Refining Soda Lye 48% from Canada
48% high-strength aqueous sodium hydroxide for Bayer process in alumina extraction from bauxite ore. Classified HTS 2815.12.00.00 as liquid caustic soda, chemically defined per Note 1 Chapter 28. Critical for digesting aluminum oxides in mining operations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Bulk railcar imports require AAR certification for caustic service
• Test for iron content (<1 ppm) critical for alumina process; document accordingly