PQ Corporation Sodium Silicate N from Japan
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 — 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
• Ratio certification critical; N-grade differs from alkaline grades
• Storage stability tests prevent duty disputes on quality
• Industrial end-use letters speed clearance