Industrial Sodium Silicate for Detergents from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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