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Technical Grade Soda Ash 99.2% from Japan

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.

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

• Certify minimum purity via COA to distinguish from lower-grade mixtures; declare bulk density accurately for freight classing

• Avoid packaging that implies retail sale to prevent 3824 shift