Potassium Silicate Solution (PQ Corporation Kasil #6) from Mexico
Kasil #6 is a liquid potassium silicate solution with a SiO2:K2O weight ratio of 2.5, used in adhesives, coatings, and welding electrodes. It falls under HTS 2839.90.1000 as a commercial alkali metal silicate of potassium, chemically defined as a soluble glass-like compound. This product is widely imported for industrial applications requiring alkali resistance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• ,Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and TSCA certification for US EPA compliance, as it's a chemical substance