Bulk Liquid Soda 30% for Water Treatment from Japan
30% sodium hydroxide solution in bulk for municipal water softening and pH adjustment. Classified in HTS 2815.12.00.00 as soda lye, an aqueous solution of chemically defined NaOH, excluding products of other chapters like Section V salts. Ideal for large-scale environmental applications.
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%
Import Tips
• For bulk imports via tanker, ensure vessel certification for corrosive liquids and bilge water separation
• Document end-use for water treatment to support drawback claims if re-exported