Sodium Metasilicate for Welding Flux from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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