Potassium Iodide Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Fine powder of potassium iodide specifically graded for pharmaceutical use in thyroid protection tablets and expectorants. As a pure iodide salt of potassium, it is classified under this tariff item, distinct from finished medications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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ACS Reagent Potassium Iodide
ACS reagent potassium iodide is high-purity material meeting American Chemical Society standards for analytical chemistry laboratory use. As a chemically defined iodide of potassium, it is classified under this tariff item.
Ammonium Iodide Crystals
Ammonium iodide crystals serve as expectorants in pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, and feed additives. As an ammonium salt of iodide, it is classified under this tariff item per Chapter 28 Note 5.
Calcium Iodide Anhydrous
Calcium iodide anhydrous is a white crystalline salt used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a feed additive for livestock. It is a chemically defined iodide of calcium, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1(a).
Calcium Iodide Dihydrate
Calcium iodide dihydrate is a hydrated form used in nutritional supplements and photography chemicals. As a hydrate of a chemically defined iodide, it is classified under this tariff item per Chapter 28 Note 1(b) which covers products dissolved in water or containing water of crystallization.
Calcium Iodide Tetrahydrate
Calcium iodide tetrahydrate is employed in X-ray contrast media precursors and iodine supplements. It is a chemically defined iodide of calcium with water of crystallization, classified under this tariff item as an iodide compound.
Copper(I) Iodide Crystals
High-purity copper(I) iodide crystals are used in semiconductor doping and luminescent materials. As a chemically defined iodide of copper, it falls under this tariff item for iodides and iodide oxides.