Salt Cake (Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous) from China
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.
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 levels as salt cake is typically under 99% Na2SO4 to avoid reclassification as refined sodium sulfate; obtain Certificate of Analysis from supplier
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with DOT hazardous material regs if moisture-reactive
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'Glauber's salt' which may shift to decahydrate subheading