Sodium Naphthenate Flotation Collector from Mexico

Despite subheading focus on water-insoluble salts, sodium naphthenate (soluble variant) is sometimes included; used as ore flotation collector in mineral processing. HTS 3824.99.7550 for other naphthenic preparations in mining. Selectively floats copper/molybdenum sulfides.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm insolubility equiv via pH adjustment tests per rulings

MSHA approval for underground use; bulk liquid IBC compliance

Alternative 2837 if simple carboxylate salts