Sodium Acetate Trihydrate Crystals from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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