Industrial Sodium Silicate for Detergents from Germany
Medium-ratio sodium silicate (2.4:1 SiO2/Na2O) liquid for use as builder in laundry and dishwashing detergents. Classified in HTS 2839.19.00.00 as other commercial sodium silicates. Provides alkalinity and corrosion protection in cleaning formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document SiO2/Na2O ratio to distinguish from metasilicates; comply with EPA detergent regulations for phosphorus content; store in corrosion-resistant tanks