Sodium Nitrate Crystals from Japan
Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is a white crystalline inorganic salt classified under HTS 2834.29.51.00 as a nitrate of an inorganic base other than those specified elsewhere. It is commonly used in fertilizers, pyrotechnics, and as a food preservative.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined nitrate under Chapter 28
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Check for food-grade certifications if intended for E251 preservative use to comply with FDA import requirements