Potassium Tripolyphosphate
Potassium tripolyphosphate serves as a food additive for moisture retention in seafood processing and as a sequestrant in industrial applications. It is classified under tariff item 2835.39.00 as an 'other' polyphosphate, meeting Chapter 28 chemical definitions.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is food grade and meets CFIA standards for food additives
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming purity and absence of heavy metals
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other phosphates that could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2835.39.00
Ammonium Polyphosphate
Ammonium polyphosphate is used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and intumescent coatings. It is a polyphosphate of ammonium, falling under tariff item 2835.39.00 as an 'other' polyphosphate, distinct from potassium polyphosphates.
Calcium Polyphosphate
Calcium polyphosphate serves as a dietary supplement for bone health and in dental applications for remineralization. It is an 'other' polyphosphate under tariff item 2835.39.00, being a chemically defined calcium polyphosphate.
Food Grade Potassium Tripolyphosphate Powder
Food grade potassium tripolyphosphate powder is a chemically defined potassium polyphosphate used as a stabilizer and emulsifier in meat processing and dairy products. It falls under tariff item 2835.39.00 as an 'other' polyphosphate of potassium, meeting the chemical definition standards of Chapter 28.
Granular Potassium Tetrapolyphosphate
Granular potassium tetrapolyphosphate is a chemically defined potassium polyphosphate used in industrial water treatment for slow-release phosphate. Its granular form enhances handling in large-scale systems, and it qualifies as an 'other' polyphosphate under tariff item 2835.39.00.
High Purity Potassium Polyphosphate Crystals
High purity potassium polyphosphate crystals (>99%) are chemically defined potassium polyphosphates used in laboratory reagents and pharmaceutical intermediates. The crystal form ensures stability, and the product falls under tariff item 2835.39.00 as an 'other' polyphosphate.
Potassium Graham's Salt (Metaphosphate)
Potassium Graham's salt, a vitreous potassium metaphosphate, is used as a water softener in dishwashing detergents. Its long-chain phosphate structure qualifies it as an 'other' polyphosphate under tariff item 2835.39.00.