Lithium Silicate Solution from Japan
Aqueous solution of lithium silicate for concrete densifiers and protective coatings. It is included under HTS 2839.90.5000 as a commercial alkali metal silicate, with lithium as an alkali metal.
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
• Rare lithium content requires sourcing verification to avoid precious metal flags
• pH testing essential; highly alkaline nature demands special handling