Battery Manufacturing Liquid Caustic 40% from Germany
40% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution for nickel-cadmium and alkaline battery electrolyte production. Under HTS 2815.12.00.00 as pure soda lye solution, distinguished from battery parts or mixtures. High conductivity vital for battery performance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coordinate with battery HTS for drawback if used in assembly
• Specify low carbonate content (<50 ppm) for electrolyte grade