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Effervescent Base Sodium Bicarbonate

Granular sodium hydrogencarbonate used as base for effervescent formulations in tablets and powders. Pure form under 2836.30.00.00 as inorganic carbonate, excluding mixtures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If sold as effervescent tablet set with acids

Chemical sets for retail sale exclude from Chapter 28 to 3824.

2918.14.00.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If citric acid component dominates mixture

Organic carboxylic acids take precedence over inorganic carbonates.

2803.00.00Same rate: 35%

If carbonic acid derivatives if gaseous

Simple carbon oxides classified differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify granulation size (e.g

20-40 mesh) in commercial invoice for valuation

Ship low humidity (<50% RH) to prevent premature CO2 release

Pure base only; citric acid combos classify as 3824 sets

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USP Grade Sodium Bicarbonate

Pharmaceutical-grade sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) meeting USP standards for purity, used in antacid formulations and as a buffering agent in medications. It falls under HTS 2836.30.00.00 as it is a chemically defined inorganic carbonate of sodium, specifically sodium hydrogencarbonate, per Chapter 28 notes excluding organic compounds.

Pharmaceutical Sodium Bicarbonate API

Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sodium hydrogencarbonate for effervescent tablets and injectables, compliant with EP/USP monographs. Falls under 2836.30.00.00 as chemically defined sodium carbonate per Chapter 28 definitions.

Baking Soda Industrial Bulk

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Fire Extinguisher Grade Sodium Bicarbonate

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