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Textile Grade Sodium Alginate from China

High-viscosity sodium alginate powder specifically for reactive printing on cotton fabrics, derived from Macrocystis pyrifera. Under HTS 3913.10.00.00 as alginic salt in primary form. Provides sharp print definition and easy wash-off.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Specify viscosity and mesh size in specs; test for heavy metals compliance

Common issue: bulk vs packaged affecting Form 3229 reporting