Liquid Sodium Silicate Grade 40° Bé from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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