Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous (Salt Cake) from Germany
Sodium sulfate anhydrous, also known as salt cake, is a white crystalline powder used in the glass, paper, and detergent industries as a filler and fluxing agent. It falls under HTS 2833.19.00.00 as 'other' sodium sulfates, distinct from Glauber's salt (sodium sulfate decahydrate) classified in 2833.11.50.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and anhydrous state via lab analysis to avoid misclassification as decahydrate under 2833.11
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and certificates of analysis for customs clearance
• Check for hazardous material shipping requirements if in bulk quantities