Wood Pulp Lye Dispersant for Ceramics from Japan
Modified lignin sulfonate from concentrated softwood pulp lyes, serving as a deflocculant in ceramic slip casting. Falls under HTS 3804.00.5000 as it originates from wood pulp production residuals, excluding tall oil.
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
• Species-specific origin (softwood/hardwood) may affect duty rates
• Ensure no tall oil contamination via GC-MS testing
• Industrial end-use declarations prevent consumer product misrouting