Calcium Chloride and Sodium Silicate Foundry Binder from Japan
A mixture of calcium chloride and sodium silicate used as a binder in foundry mold preparation to create strong, heat-resistant molds for metal casting. This product falls under HTS 3824.99.39.90 as a mixture of two or more inorganic compounds prepared for industrial use in foundries, not elsewhere specified. It provides excellent adhesion and rigidity during the casting process.
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 exact compound ratios meet 'mixture of two or more inorganic compounds' criteria; obtain supplier certifications for foundry-grade purity; ensure SDS includes EPA waste disposal guidelines to avoid reclassification