Liquid Potassium Silicate KAS-10 from Japan
KAS-10 is a high-ratio potassium silicate liquid (SiO2:K2O = 3.3:1) for specialty coatings and soil stabilizers. It qualifies under HTS 2839.90.1000 as a chemically defined commercial silicate of potassium. Commonly imported for agricultural and construction uses.
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
• Declare exact weight ratio and concentration; customs may test for potassium content
• Comply with DOT corrosive liquid regulations for transport
• Avoid pitfall of undervaluation; base value on active silicate content excluding water