Potassium Nitrate Granules for Rocket Motors
Potassium Nitrate Granules for Rocket Motors are granulated potassium nitrate sized for amateur rocket motor oxidizer. It is pure KNO3 under tariff item 2834.21.00, not classified as rocket fuel or a finished propellant.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is mixed with other chemicals to form a propellant
Prepared propellants are classified in Chapter 36.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the product is not a prepared explosive
• If the granules are intended for use in rocket motors, additional safety documentation may be required
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as potassium nitrate for industrial use
Related Products under Tariff item 2834.21.00
Battery Grade Potassium Nitrate
Battery Grade Potassium Nitrate is an ultra-pure form of potassium nitrate (KNO3) used as an electrolyte component in specialty batteries. It is a separate chemically defined compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It is not a finished battery or a preparation, so it falls under tariff item 2834.21.00.
Food Grade Potassium Nitrate
Food Grade Potassium Nitrate is purified potassium nitrate used as a curing agent (E252) for preserved meats. It is a separate chemically defined compound, not a food preparation, and therefore falls under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium.
Industrial Potassium Nitrate for Propellants
Industrial Potassium Nitrate for Propellants is high-density potassium nitrate used as an oxidizer in black powder and propellant production. It is a pure chemically defined compound, not a finished explosive, so it falls under tariff item 2834.21.00.
Laboratory Potassium Nitrate Solution 30%
Laboratory Potassium Nitrate Solution 30% is an aqueous solution of potassium nitrate for analytical and calibration purposes. It is a solution of a chemically defined compound in water, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(b), and falls under tariff item 2834.21.00.
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Nitrate USP
Pharmaceutical Grade Potassium Nitrate USP is a USP-grade potassium nitrate used in dental desensitizers and limited pharmaceutical applications. It is a pure chemically defined compound, not a medicament, and falls under tariff item 2834.21.00.
Potassium Nitrate Crystals
Potassium Nitrate Crystals are pure potassium nitrate (KNO3) in crystalline form, a chemically defined inorganic salt used as a fertilizer and in pyrotechnics. It falls under tariff item 2834.21.00 as a nitrate of potassium, distinct from ammonium nitrate.