Liquid Sodium Silicate Grade 40° Bé from Germany
Industrial-grade liquid sodium silicate with a density of 40° Baumé, used in manufacturing corrugated cardboard and paperboard. Classified under HTS 2839.19.00.00 as other commercial sodium silicates. It acts as a starch modifier and adhesive in packaging production.
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
• Request density and composition specs from suppliers to confirm 'other' silicate status; check for stability during shipping to prevent gelation; label containers with pH and handling instructions for customs clearance