Sodium Metasilicate for Welding Flux from Germany
High-purity sodium metasilicate powder used in welding flux formulations, falling under HTS 2839.11.00.00 as a commercial alkali silicate. It provides slag-forming and cleaning properties during welding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify low impurity levels for flux applications
• Package in anti-caking bags for flux purity
• Avoid classification as flux mixture under 3810 by importing pure