PQ Sodium Silicate Solution (Metasilicate Grade) from China
PQ Sodium Silicate is a liquid metasilicate solution (Na2O·xSiO2) produced commercially as a key sodium silicate under HTS 2839.11.00.00. It functions as a corrosion inhibitor in cooling systems and a binder in adhesives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare exact SiO2/Na2O ratio on commercial invoice to distinguish metasilicate from other silicates
• Use UN-approved drums for liquid transport due to alkaline corrosive nature
• Obtain prior notice via ACE for bulk chemical imports exceeding thresholds