Sodium Formate
Sodium formate (HCOONa) is the sodium salt of formic acid, a white crystalline powder used in industrial applications such as de-icing, leather tanning, and as a buffering agent. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a salt of formic acid, specifically a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). This pure salt is commonly imported for chemical manufacturing and textile processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If antimony impurities exceed trace levels
Antimony salts like antimony formate would classify under Chapter 28 antimony compounds rather than organic acid salts.
If imported as aqueous solution exceeding safety/transport concentration limits
Solutions not qualifying under Chapter 29 note (d) or (e) fall into mixtures of Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'separate chemically defined organic compound' criteria under Chapter 29, avoiding reclassification as mixtures
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) showing non-hazardous transport conditions; common pitfall is improper hazmat declaration
• Label with exact chemical name and CAS number (141-53-7) for CBP inspection compliance
Related Products under HTS 2915.12.00.00
Potassium Formate
Potassium formate (HCOOK) serves as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas extraction and a snow-melting agent, being biodegradable and low-toxicity. It is the potassium salt of formic acid, directly covered by HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported as flakes or powder for industrial fluid formulations.
Magnesium Formate
Magnesium formate is utilized in flame retardants and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. As the magnesium salt of formic acid, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00 per Chapter 29 definitions. Typically imported as a tetrahydrate for specialty chemical manufacturing.
Cesium Formate
Cesium formate (HCOOCs) is a high-density formate salt used in ultra-deep oil well drilling fluids. Classified as a formic acid salt under HTS 2915.12.00.00, it is a pure organic compound. Imported in solution or powder for high-pressure applications.
Rubidium Formate
Rubidium formate is a specialty chemical used in research and as a component in high-tech ceramics. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as the rubidium salt of formic acid, meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements. Typically imported in small research quantities.
Lithium Formate
Lithium formate serves as a component in lithium battery electrolytes and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a formic acid salt, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported for advanced materials and battery manufacturing.
Barium Formate
Barium formate is used in specialty lubricants and as a precursor for barium chemicals. This barium salt of formic acid fits HTS 2915.12.00.00 classification. Imported for metalworking fluid formulations.