Textile Grade Sodium Alginate from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify viscosity and mesh size in specs; test for heavy metals compliance
• Common issue: bulk vs packaged affecting Form 3229 reporting