Glass Batch Salt Cake Additive

Granular salt cake incorporated into glass batch compositions as a fining agent and viscosity modifier. HTS 2833.11.10.00 classification applies to this technical grade disodium sulfate known commercially as salt cake.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3207.40Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If fused into glass frit

Glass powder/flake forms supersede pure chemical classification

2833.25.00.00Lower: 26.4% vs 35%

If nickel or copper sulfate admixture

Complex metal sulfates classified by metal component per notes

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Import Tips & Compliance

Batch formulation disclosure may be needed for CBP review; ensure no organic binders present

Pitfall: complete glass mixtures classified under 7001-7019

Related Products under HTS 2833.11.10.00

Salt Cake (Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous)

Salt cake is the commercial name for disodium sulfate (Na2SO4) in its anhydrous form, produced as a by-product in chemical manufacturing processes like hydrochloric acid production. It falls under HTS 2833.11.10.00 as it is specifically defined as 'salt cake,' a crude or technical grade of sodium sulfate distinct from refined versions.

Industrial Salt Cake for Glass Manufacturing

Coarse-grained salt cake used primarily as a flux in flat glass production to lower melting temperatures of silica. Classified under HTS 2833.11.10.00 due to its identification as 'salt cake,' the standard technical grade sodium sulfate for industrial applications.

Technical Grade Salt Cake for Detergent Production

Salt cake serving as filler and processing aid in powdered laundry detergent formulations, providing bulk and flow properties. HTS 2833.11.10.00 applies as it's the designated subheading for this commercial form of disodium sulfate.

Salt Cake By-Product from HCl Production

Crystalline salt cake generated as waste from the Mannheim process for hydrochloric acid manufacture from sodium chloride. Specifically provided for under HTS 2833.11.10.00 as 'salt cake,' distinguishing it from purified sodium sulfate.

Kraft Pulping Grade Salt Cake

Technical sodium sulfate (salt cake) used in sulfate pulp mills to regenerate cooking liquor during kraft paper production. Falls under HTS 2833.11.10.00 as the standard 'salt cake' specification for this essential pulping chemical.

Textile Dyeing Salt Cake

Coarse salt cake used as mordant and leveling agent in reactive dyeing of cotton and cellulosic fibers. Provided for under HTS 2833.11.10.00 as the designated subheading for commercial salt cake.