Metso Beads Sodium Metasilicate from Japan
Metso Beads are dense, bead-form sodium metasilicate anhydrous product under HTS 2839.11.00.00, designed for easy handling in detergent manufacturing. Its low dust and high solubility make it ideal for industrial formulations.
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 bead size and density on specs to confirm as commercial silicate
• Use palletized shipping to prevent breakage of bead form
• Monitor for FDA compliance if destined for indirect food contact cleaners