Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Powder from Japan
Anhydrous sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is the pure, water-free salt of acetic acid, falling under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt. Used in textile dyeing, photography, and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificates showing >98% purity to distinguish from technical grade preparations
• Label containers with UN number if applicable and comply with IATA regulations for air shipment
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'acetate' without specifying sodium salt to prevent reclassification