Molybdenum Silicate Foundry Binder from Japan
A mixture of sodium silicate and molybdenum compounds used as a binder for foundry molds and cores. It provides high-temperature stability and strength during metal casting processes. Classified under HTS 3824.99.34.00 as a mixture of two or more inorganic compounds containing molybdenum, not elsewhere specified.
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 molybdenum content via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3824.99.34.00; improper testing leads to reclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and composition certificates in documentation for customs clearance
• Ensure labeling complies with TSCA for chemical imports containing heavy metals like molybdenum