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Sodium Chlorite Powder

Sodium chlorite (NaClO2) powder used for chlorine dioxide generation in water treatment. Falls under HTS 2828.90.00.00 as 'Other' chlorites explicitly listed in the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.94.10Higher: 44% vs 41.2%

If disinfectants put up for retail sale

Retail pesticide/disinfectant formulations classified by use in heading 3808.

2815.12.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.2%

If pure sodium hydroxide contaminated with chlorite

Sodium hydroxide classified in heading 2815; purity determines heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide EPA FIFRA registration if for disinfectant/pesticide applications

• Ship as oxidizer (UN 1495) with temperature-controlled packaging

• Document purity >80% to distinguish from technical grade mixtures