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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Rare lithium content requires sourcing verification to avoid precious metal flags
• pH testing essential; highly alkaline nature demands special handling