Sodium Silicate for Egg Preservation from Japan
Food-grade sodium silicate solution used to coat eggshells for long-term storage without refrigeration. Under HTS 2839.19.00.00 as other commercial sodium silicates suitable for specific applications. Forms a protective silicate film on porous eggshells.
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
• Obtain FDA compliance certification for food contact; ensure low heavy metal content via lab analysis; provide end-use statements for agricultural imports