Detergent Builder Sodium Tripolyphosphate Flakes
Flaked sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) used as a builder in powdered laundry detergents to chelate calcium and magnesium ions. It is a separate chemically defined compound of sodium triphosphate, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1. It falls under tariff item 2835.31.00 as sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate).
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 different polyphosphate, such as potassium triphosphate.
Other polyphosphates are classified under a different tariff item in the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure sodium triphosphate without organic additives to qualify under Chapter 28
• Declare the correct 8-digit code 2835.31.00.00 on your customs documentation
• Keep supplier certificates of analysis to verify chemical identity if requested by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2835.31.00
Food Processing Sodium Tripolyphosphate Granules
Granular sodium tripolyphosphate used in food processing as a protein solubilizer to prevent drip loss in shrimp and fish. It is a chemically defined compound of sodium triphosphate, satisfying Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2835.31.00 as sodium triphosphate.
Industrial Sodium Tripolyphosphate for Ceramics
Industrial sodium tripolyphosphate used as a deflocculant in ceramics manufacturing to disperse clay slips and control viscosity. It is a pure sodium triphosphate compound, classified under Chapter 28 as a polyphosphate. It falls under tariff item 2835.31.00.
Pharma Excipient Sodium Tripolyphosphate
High-purity sodium tripolyphosphate used as a pharmaceutical excipient for tablet disintegration and controlled drug release. It is a chemically defined compound of sodium triphosphate, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2835.31.00.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate for Water Treatment
Sodium tripolyphosphate used in boiler water treatment to sequester scale-forming ions and prevent corrosion. It is a chemically defined sodium triphosphate compound, classified under Chapter 28 as a polyphosphate. It falls under tariff item 2835.31.00.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate Hexahydrate Crystals
Sodium tripolyphosphate hexahydrate crystals used as a buffering agent and emulsifier in meat processing and canned seafood. It is sodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10·6H2O), a chemically defined compound, and falls under tariff item 2835.31.00 as sodium triphosphate.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) Food Grade Powder
Food-grade sodium tripolyphosphate powder used as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and moisture retainer in processed meats, seafood, and dairy products. It is a chemically defined sodium polyphosphate, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1. It is classified under tariff item 2835.31.00.