Sodium Aluminate Powder from Japan
Sodium aluminate (NaAlO2) is a water-soluble inorganic salt derived from aluminum oxide, used primarily in water treatment to adjust pH and remove impurities. It falls under HTS 2841.90.40.00 as an aluminate, which are salts of oxometallic acids of aluminum per Chapter 28 notes. This chemically defined compound is supplied as a fine white powder for industrial 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%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it's chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure SDS includes CAS 1302-42-7
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as zeolite (may shift to 2827)
• Obtain EPA registration if for water treatment use