Sodium Formate from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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