Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate Powder from Japan
Crystalline powder form of sodium metasilicate with five water molecules, widely used in heavy-duty cleaners and laundry detergents. It qualifies for HTS 2839.90.5000 as a commercial alkali metal silicate outside the specific sodium silicate subheadings.
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
• Label with exact hydrate form and SiO2/Na2O ratio for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with TSCA for US imports to avoid environmental agency scrutiny