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Zinc Silicate Aluminosilicate

Synthetic zinc silicate aluminosilicates are used as molecular sieves and catalysts in industrial processes. They fall under 2842.90.90 explicitly as aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, per the subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2811.22Lower: 12.5% vs 40.8%

If purely silica-based without aluminum

Silicon dioxide and silicates without aluminum classify in 2811; aluminum addition shifts to 2842 per notes.

3824Lower: 17.5% vs 40.8%

If prepared as mixtures for specific uses

Chemical preparations not purely chemically defined fall to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide XRF analysis confirming aluminosilicate composition for customs verification

β€’ Ensure dust-free packaging to comply with air cargo regulations

β€’ Register under TSCA if not on inventory for new chemical review