Bulk Sodium Acetate for Textile Dyeing from Japan
Industrial bulk sodium acetate used as neutralizing agent and pH buffer in textile dyeing and printing processes, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as acetic acid sodium salt. Essential for reactive and direct dye applications on cotton and blends.
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
• Use 1-ton FIBCs with anti-static liners for safe bulk textile chemical import
• Provide dye house end-user letters confirming industrial chemical use
• Test for iron content <20 ppm critical for textile applications