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