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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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