Sodium Fluoride Powder from Japan
Sodium fluoride (NaF) is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a fluoridating agent in water treatment and toothpaste formulations. It falls under HTS 2826.19.20.00 as a chemically defined fluoride of sodium, distinct from complex fluorine salts. This inorganic compound is essential for dental health applications and industrial 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
• Verify purity levels and ensure COA (Certificate of Analysis) documentation to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 notes
• Comply with EPA regulations for fluoride imports used in drinking water
• Avoid misclassification as a pesticide if labeled for pest control