Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate from Japan
Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate (Na2S2O3·5H2O) is a colorless crystalline compound used in photography as a fixer to remove unexposed silver halides and in water treatment to neutralize chlorine. It falls under HTS 2832.30.5000 as it is a thiosulfate of an inorganic base, classified as 'other' thiosulfates not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
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 certificate to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28/29 notes; ensure SDS and proper UN packaging for Hazard Class 8 if applicable; avoid misclassification as sulfites under 2832.10