Sodium Aluminosilicate Zeolite from China
Sodium aluminosilicate zeolites function as detergents builders and water softeners. Classified in 2842.90.90 as aluminosilicates, chemically defined or not, used in non-glass applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include zeolite framework type (e.g
• A-type) in documentation for specificity
• Test for heavy metals to meet FDA indirect additive standards if for detergents
• Avoid bulk packing over 2 tons to prevent container stability issues