Industrial Sodium Silicate for Detergents from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
11.1%
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
Import Tips
• Document SiO2/Na2O ratio to distinguish from metasilicates; comply with EPA detergent regulations for phosphorus content; store in corrosion-resistant tanks