Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
Sodium aluminum phosphate (Na3Al2H15(PO4)8) is a chemically defined phosphate salt of aluminum and sodium, used as a leavening agent in baked goods. As a phosphate not specifically named in other headings, it falls under the 'Other' nitrates item.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is considered a double salt of aluminum and sodium
Double salts of inorganic bases are classified in heading 28.42 per Chapter Note 5.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is a single chemically defined compound; mixtures with other leavening agents may be classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of analysis for food-grade purity
• Check if it meets Canadian food additive standards
Related Products under Tariff item 2835.29.00
Aluminum Hydrogen Phosphate
Aluminum hydrogen phosphate (Al(H2PO4)3) is an acidic phosphate salt used as a reactive binder in acid-cured refractories and corrosion inhibitors. It is a separate chemically defined compound of aluminum and phosphorus, falling under the 'Other' nitrates tariff item as a phosphate not elsewhere specified.
Aluminum Orthophosphate Powder
Aluminum orthophosphate powder (AlPO4) is a thermally stable, chemically defined compound used in ceramic glazes, dental cements, and optical coatings. As a phosphate of aluminum, it is classified under the 'Other' nitrates item, which covers phosphates not specifically named elsewhere.
Aluminum Phosphate Gel
Aluminum phosphate gel (AlPO4·2H2O) is a colloidal suspension of a chemically defined aluminum phosphate, used as a binder in refractory ceramics and catalyst supports. The gel form is a normal method of putting up this product for transport, and the compound itself falls under the 'Other' nitrates item.
Anhydrous Trisodium Phosphate Powder
Anhydrous trisodium phosphate is the water-free form of Na3PO4, a strong base used in metal pretreatment and food processing as an acidity regulator. It is a chemically defined phosphate of sodium, falling under the 'Other' nitrates item.
Flame Retardant Triammonium Phosphate
Flame retardant triammonium phosphate is a chemically defined (NH4)3PO4 compound optimized for intumescent coatings. As a phosphate of ammonium, it falls under the 'Other' nitrates item, which covers phosphates not specifically named elsewhere.
Food-Grade Aluminum Phosphate
Food-grade aluminum phosphate (E541) is a purified, chemically defined aluminum phosphate used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in processed foods. It is a phosphate salt of aluminum, classifiable under the 'Other' nitrates item as a phosphate not specifically named.