Rayon Production Liquid Caustic Soda 35% from Japan
35% NaOH aqueous solution optimized for viscose rayon fiber production in textile industry. HTS 2815.12.00.00 applies to this soda lye as pure chemically defined compound in water, distinct from mixtures or textile chemicals. Concentration balances viscosity for mercerizing processes.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on entry to avoid higher duties on consumer goods
• Monitor for crystallization in cold transit; heat drums if needed per storage guidelines