2839.90.50.00/Rubian's Sodium Silicate for Detergents/Japan

Rubian's Sodium Silicate for Detergents from Japan

Proprietary commercial grade sodium silicate optimized for phosphate-free detergents. HTS 2839.90.5000 covers this as 'other' alkali metal silicate tailored for cleaning applications.

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%

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Import Tips

• Brand-specific invoices must detail chemical specs to match HTS

• EPA Safer Choice validation aids green claims but not classification

• Bulk imports prone to contamination; test seals rigorously