Sodium Chlorate Crystals from China
Pure sodium chlorate (NaClO3) in crystalline form, a chemically defined inorganic salt used primarily as a bleaching agent in the pulp and paper industry. It falls under HTS 2829.11.00.00 as a chlorate of sodium, distinct from other metal chlorates or perchlorates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab certification to confirm classification as chemically defined sodium chlorate under Chapter 28
• Obtain proper hazardous materials documentation (DOT/UN labels) as it's an oxidizer; common pitfall is inadequate spill response plans
• Ensure supplier provides COA (Certificate of Analysis) matching subheading note for 'chemically defined' compounds