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Sodium Nitrite Food Grade USP from Japan

High-purity sodium nitrite meeting USP standards for use as a curing agent in meat products like bacon and sausages. Classified under HTS 2834.10.1000 as a sodium nitrite, a chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28 definitions. Imported in 25kg bags with food-grade certifications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure COA shows <1ppm heavy metals; use NAICS 311612 for food processors

• Watch for EU REACH compliance if sourced from Europe