Industrial Potassium Nitrate for Propellants
Industrial potassium nitrate for propellants is a high-density, chemically defined potassium nitrate (KNO3) used as an oxidizer in black powder and propellant production. It is classified under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a pure inorganic compound, and is not considered a finished explosive product.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a prepared explosive, such as black powder
Prepared explosives containing potassium nitrate are classified under Chapter 36.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be prepared to provide a detailed end-use declaration to the CBSA, as potassium nitrate for propellants may be subject to explosives regulations
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other oxidizers or fuels, as that would change its classification
• Work with a customs broker experienced in handling dual-use chemicals
Related Products under Tariff item 2834.21.00
Battery Grade Potassium Nitrate
Battery grade potassium nitrate is an ultra-pure, chemically defined inorganic compound of potassium nitrate (KNO3) used as an electrolyte component in specialty batteries. It meets the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1 as a separate chemically defined compound, and falls under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium.
Food Grade Potassium Nitrate
Food grade potassium nitrate is a purified, chemically defined potassium nitrate (KNO3) used as a curing agent (E252) for preserved meats. It is classified under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium, and is not considered a food preparation because it is a single chemical compound.
Laboratory Potassium Nitrate Solution 30%
Laboratory potassium nitrate solution is a 30% aqueous solution of potassium nitrate (KNO3) used for analytical and calibration purposes. It falls under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a solution of a chemically defined compound in water, per Chapter 28 Note 1(b).
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Nitrate USP
Pharmaceutical grade potassium nitrate USP is a high-purity, chemically defined potassium nitrate (KNO3) meeting USP standards, used in dental desensitizers and limited pharmaceutical applications. It is classified under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a pure inorganic compound, not a medicament.
Potassium Nitrate Crystals
Potassium nitrate crystals are pure, chemically defined potassium nitrate (KNO3) in crystalline form, used as a fertilizer and in pyrotechnics. It falls under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium, distinct from ammonium nitrate or other nitrates.
Potassium Nitrate Flakes for Glass Production
Potassium nitrate flakes for glass production are a flake-form, chemically defined potassium nitrate (KNO3) used as a flux in specialty glass manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium, meeting the inorganic salt definition in Chapter 28.