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2815.12.00.00/Battery Manufacturing Liquid Caustic 40%/Japan

Battery Manufacturing Liquid Caustic 40% from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Coordinate with battery HTS for drawback if used in assembly

• Specify low carbonate content (<50 ppm) for electrolyte grade