Sodium Hydroxide Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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