Effervescent Base Sodium Bicarbonate from Japan
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.
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
• 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