Sodium Hydroxide Pellets from China
Industrial-grade sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) pellets exported from the US for quality testing at a foreign laboratory and returned unchanged within 3 years. This inorganic chemical base falls under Chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) as HTS 2815.12 and qualifies for 9801.00.10.27 when returned without advancement in value or condition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
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
• Provide export documentation proving US origin and export date within 3-year window
• Include laboratory certification confirming no manufacturing processes were applied abroad
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring proper Chapter 28 classification (e.g
• 2815.12) in supporting HTS citation