PQ Corporation Sodium Silicate N from Germany
Neutral-density sodium silicate (SiO2:Na2O ratio ~3.2) for adhesives and catalysts. Fits HTS 2839.90.5000 as a commercial variant of alkali metal silicates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ratio certification critical; N-grade differs from alkaline grades
• Storage stability tests prevent duty disputes on quality
• Industrial end-use letters speed clearance