Rochelle Salt for Silvering Mirrors from Japan
High-purity potassium sodium tartrate used in traditional mirror silvering solutions as reducing agent. Specifically named under HTS 2918.13.3000 as Rochelle salts, the double tartrate essential for depositing silver films. Supplied in moisture-proof containers.
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
• Provide reduction potential test results confirming reactivity for silver deposition
• Package in amber glass or HDPE with desiccants to prevent premature oxidation
• Include handling instructions warning against metal contamination during storage