HTS 2815: Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium
Heading 2815 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 5 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg or kg/NaOH kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda): | |||
| 2815.11.00.00 | Solid | kg | Free |
| 2815.12.00.00 | In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) | kg/NaOH kg | Free |
| 2815.20.00 | Potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash) | Free | |
| 2815.20.00.50 | In solid form | kg | |
| 2815.20.00.90 | Other | kg | |
| 2815.30.00.00 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | kg | 3.7% |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 2815
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg or kg/NaOH kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.