Spray-Dried Potassium Silicate Beads from Japan
Beaded form of potassium silicate for easy handling in concrete admixtures and catalysts. HTS 2839.90.1000 covers this commercial form as a potassium silicate compound. Popular for construction chemical imports.
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
• Physical form (beads) doesn't change classification; focus on chemical composition
• Free-flowing agents may trigger 'preparation' scrutiny