2915.12.00.00/Sodium Formate/Japan

Sodium Formate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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