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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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