Sodium Aluminosilicate Zeolite A from Japan
Sodium aluminosilicate, known as Zeolite A, is a synthetic aluminosilicate used primarily as a detergent builder and water softener. It falls under HTS 2842.10.00.00 as a chemically defined double or complex silicate. This microporous crystalline structure exchanges calcium ions for sodium ions in laundry applications.
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
• Verify purity and chemical definition via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS includes CAS number for customs clearance; watch for misclassification as simple silicates under 2811