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Technical Grade Potassium Polyphosphate

Technical grade potassium polyphosphate is an industrial chemical used in ceramics production and as a deflocculant. It falls under tariff item 2835.39.00 as an 'other' polyphosphate of potassium, being a chemically defined inorganic salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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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.