Anhydrous Soda Ash (Disodium Carbonate)
Anhydrous soda ash is a pure form of disodium carbonate (Na2CO3) used primarily in the glass manufacturing industry as a flux to lower melting temperatures. It falls under HTS 2836.20.00.00 as it is explicitly classified as disodium carbonate, a key inorganic compound in Chapter 28 for carbonates of inorganic bases.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing ammonium carbamate
Commercial ammonium carbonate with ammonium carbamate falls under a separate subheading, not pure disodium carbonate.
If in aqueous solution
Sodium carbonate solutions are classified separately from solid disodium carbonate forms.
If mixed with organic stabilizers for retail
Mixtures with organic substances may shift to heading 3824 as chemical preparations, per Chapter 28 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity levels exceed 99% to confirm classification as disodium carbonate; provide chemical analysis certificates to avoid misclassification as sodium bicarbonate
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with DOT hazardous material regs if hydrated
Related Products under HTS 2836.20.00.00
Dense Soda Ash (Light Soda Ash Alternative)
Dense soda ash is a high-density granular form of disodium carbonate produced via the Solvay process, ideal for detergent and chemical synthesis applications. Classified under HTS 2836.20.00.00 due to its chemical identity as Na2CO3, distinct from other carbonate salts.
Sodium Carbonate Monohydrate (Crystal Soda)
Sodium carbonate monohydrate (Na2CO3·H2O) is a crystalline hydrated form of disodium carbonate used in water treatment and as a pH buffer. It qualifies for HTS 2836.20.00.00 as chemically defined disodium carbonate, including common hydrates.
Technical Grade Soda Ash 99.2%
Technical grade soda ash with 99.2% Na2CO3 purity is used in paper manufacturing and effluent treatment as a cost-effective alkali source. Falls under HTS 2836.20.00.00 for its chemically defined disodium carbonate composition.
USP Grade Disodium Carbonate Anhydrous
USP grade disodium carbonate meets pharmaceutical standards for use in buffering solutions and as an excipient in tablets. Classified in HTS 2836.20.00.00 as pure disodium carbonate, regardless of end-use purity specs.
Calcined Soda Ash for Glass Production
Calcined soda ash is thermally processed disodium carbonate optimized for flat glass and container glass fluxing. It is imported under HTS 2836.20.00.00 as chemically defined Na2CO3, excluding organic-stabilized variants.
Granular Disodium Carbonate 99.5% Purity
Granular disodium carbonate at 99.5% purity serves as a cleaning agent in industrial boilers and textile processing. HTS 2836.20.00.00 applies to this form as pure Na2CO3, not mixtures.