2805.11.00.00 - Sodium

This classification covers pure sodium, a highly reactive alkali metal. Sodium is an essential element used in a variety of industrial applications, including the production of chemicals, in metallurgy, and as a component in certain types of alloys. For classification purposes under HTS 2805.11.00.00, the material must be identified as sodium and meet the purity standards generally expected for elemental metals within this chapter.

This HTS code is specifically for elemental sodium, distinguishing it from its sibling category, HTS 2805.12.00.00, which covers elemental calcium. While both are alkaline-earth metals, their chemical properties and primary industrial uses differ significantly, dictating separate tariff classifications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for sodium. Classification at this level is determined by the identification of the substance as pure sodium metal. Any preparations, compounds, or alloys containing sodium would fall under different HTS classifications depending on their specific composition and form.