Sodium Fluoride for Water Fluoridation from Japan
Granular sodium fluoride specifically graded for public water supply fluoridation to prevent tooth decay. Falls under HTS 2826.19.20.00 as a fluoride of sodium, meeting chemical purity standards in Chapter 28 notes. Supplied in bulk for municipal treatment systems.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with NSF/ANSI 60 certification for drinking water additives
• Submit fluoride content assays to CBP
• Pitfall: Mislabeling as fertilizer leads to Chapter 31