Sodium Acetate Trihydrate Crystals

Sodium acetate trihydrate (CH3COONa·3H2O) is the hydrated form of sodium acetate, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as a salt of acetic acid. It is commonly used in chemical laboratories and as a buffer in various applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2847.00.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If containing radioactive isotopes

Sodium salts with radioactive elements are classified in Chapter 28 for hydrogen or inorganic acids with radioactive isotopes.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If imported as a formulated mixture or solution for specific use

Prepared chemical mixtures not qualifying as pure compounds fall under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.

3105.30.00.00Lower: 25% vs 38.7%

If blended into diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate fertilizers

Fertilizer compositions containing nitrogenous compounds are classified in Chapter 31 regardless of individual components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity levels and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm classification as sodium acetate under Chapter 29

Ensure packaging complies with DOT hazardous material regulations if shipped in quantities exceeding lab scale

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and declare as a chemical salt to avoid misclassification as a mixture

Related Products under HTS 2915.29.20.00

Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Powder

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.

USP Grade Sodium Acetate for Pharmaceuticals

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade sodium acetate meets stringent purity standards for pharmaceutical buffering applications, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as chemically defined sodium acetate salt. Used in injectable drug formulations and IV solutions.

Sodium Acetate Buffer Solution 3M

3M sodium acetate buffer solution is a chemically defined aqueous solution of sodium acetate used in molecular biology, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 per Chapter Note (d) for products dissolved in water. Essential for DNA precipitation protocols.

Technical Grade Sodium Acetate Flakes

Technical grade sodium acetate flakes contain minimum 98% CH3COONa for industrial applications like concrete additives and textile processing, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as a separate chemically defined compound. Cost-effective for bulk manufacturing uses.

Sodium Acetate for Hand Warmer Packs

High-purity sodium acetate supersaturated solution for reusable hand warmer packs undergoes crystallization to generate heat, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as aqueous sodium acetate solution per Chapter Note (d). Common in outdoor and medical warming applications.

Food Grade Sodium Acetate E262

Food grade sodium acetate (E262) meets FCC standards for use as acidity regulator in baked goods and cheese production, classified under HTS 2915.29.20.00 as chemically defined acetic acid salt. Provides tangy flavor and pH control in food manufacturing.