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🇺🇸 United States Import Tariff: HS 28.39

Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates

MFN Tariff Rate4%
FTA Rate (AUSFTA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.1%
Savings: 2.9 percentage points
HS Code28.39
ProductSilicates; commercial alkali metal silicates
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇺🇸 United States

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 28.39 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%0.1%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE1.3%0.5%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.7%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.2%1.4%UK-Japan CEPA
🇦🇺 Australia3.3%——
🇨🇦 Canada3.4%0.7%UK-Canada TCA
🇰🇷 South Korea3.5%0.9%RCEP/KVFTA
🇯🇵 Japan3.7%0.4%JICEPA
🇺🇸 United States(current)4%1.1%AUSFTA
🇹🇼 Taiwan4.2%1.5%ECFA
🇿🇦 South Africa4.2%2%EU-SADC EPA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)4.4%——
🇹🇭 Thailand5.1%1.2%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico5.7%1.7%EU-Mexico FTA
🇮🇩 Indonesia6.1%0.9%IA-CEPA/RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey6.3%2.3%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam6.8%1.8%RCEP
China7%2.7%RCEP
🇮🇳 India8.3%2.1%CECA
🇧🇷 Brazil10.1%2.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for United States

Typical documents required when importing HS 28.39 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️TSCA Import CertificationRequired
⚠️Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Required
📋EPA NotificationMay apply

Related HS Codes in United States

28.01Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine2801.10Chlorine2801.20Iodine2801.30Fluorine; bromine28.02Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph2802.00Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulph

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates into United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 28.39 in United States?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates (HS 28.39) into United States is 4%. Under the AUSFTA, a preferential rate of 1.1% may apply.
Does United States have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 28.39?
Yes. Under the AUSFTA, the tariff may be reduced from 4% to 1.1%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 28.39?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 28.39 into United States?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of United States before making business decisions.