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%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
• 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