Electrolytic Alkaline Cleaning Salt

Blend of sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and silicates for electrolytic metal cleaning tanks. Inorganic salts generate hydrogen to scrub surfaces, classified 3810.90.2000 as pickling preparation. Automotive stamping lines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2815.12.00.00Same rate: 35%

If pure sodium hydroxide

Individual alkalies in Chapter 28.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If surface-active cleaning formulation

Any surfactant addition moves to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High pH caustic; UN 1824 shipping papers

Current density specs for electrolytic use verification

Avoid 'detergent' terms leading to 3402

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