Sodium Bicarbonate BC Dry Powder Charge from China
Prepared charge of NaHCO3 with inorganic extenders for BC-rated fire extinguishers targeting flammable liquids and energized equipment. Entirely inorganic, fitting HTS 3813.00.10.00 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document baking soda purity standards; impurities lead to CBP reclassification
• Include particle size distribution specs for extinguisher compatibility
• Label as 'fire extinguishing charge only'; mislabeling as general chemical causes delays