Fire Extinguisher Grade Sodium Bicarbonate from Japan
Micronized sodium bicarbonate powder for ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers. Classified 2836.30.00.00 as pure chemical before extinguisher assembly.
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 'for fire extinguisher filling' but ship uncharged to maintain 2836 classification
• D50 particle size 20-30 microns required for extinguishers
• Charged units go to 8424, not chemicals