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2815.12.00.00 - In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg, NaOH kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty1.1¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 2815.12.00.00, specifically covers sodium hydroxide when it is presented in an aqueous solution. This form is commonly known as soda lye or liquid soda. It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling category.

While 2815.11.00.00 encompasses solid forms of sodium hydroxide (e.g., flakes, pellets, or solid blocks), this category exclusively addresses the liquid form. The primary differentiator for classification purposes under this code is the physical state of the sodium hydroxide. The concentration of the aqueous solution is not a determining factor for this specific code, as long as it is presented in liquid form.

As a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories directly under 2815.12.00.00. Therefore, classification hinges on the precise identification of the product as aqueous sodium hydroxide, distinct from any solid presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2815.12.00.00?
HTS code 2815.12.00.00 covers In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.
›What products are classified under 2815.12.00.00?
This classification covers In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda). It is a subcategory of Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda):.
›What is the import duty rate for 2815.12.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2815.12.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 1.1¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2815.12.00.00?
Imports under HTS 2815.12.00.00 are measured in kg","NaOH kg.

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