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Industrial Soda Lye 45% Concentration from Japan

45% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, termed soda lye, essential for petroleum refining and textile processing. It qualifies for HTS 2815.12.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium in aqueous form, per Chapter 28 definitions excluding organo-inorganic mixtures. High concentration ensures efficient handling in bulk industrial 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

Declare exact concentration on commercial invoice; discrepancies can trigger penalties under CBP valuation rules

Comply with EPA pre-manufacture notice if used in mixtures post-import; track for TSCA regulations

Avoid pitfall of mislabeling as 'lye solution' without NaOH specification, leading to classification challenges