Sodium Carbonate Monohydrate (Crystal Soda) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include water of crystallization proof via assay reports; hydrate forms must not exceed stability limits to avoid reclassification
• Comply with TSCA import notifications for chemical substances