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Liquid Sodium Silicate Grade 40° Bé from Japan

Industrial-grade liquid sodium silicate with 40° Baumé density, applied in corrugated board production and pulp bleaching. Falls under HTS 2839.90.5000 as 'other' commercial alkali metal silicates due to its specific density and ratio.

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

• Specify Baumé degree and weight ratio in invoices to match commercial grades

• Watch for bulk tanker import rules; ensure DOT compliance for corrosives