Industrial Grade Potassium Hydroxide Flakes from China

Potassium hydroxide in solid flake form, commonly known as caustic potash, used in industrial applications such as soap manufacturing and biodiesel production. This product falls under HTS 2815.20.00.50 because it is potassium hydroxide in solid form, meeting the chapter's criteria for inorganic bases in subchapter II. It is chemically defined and not excluded by chapter notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity and form (solid/flakes) via lab certification to confirm classification under 2815.20.00.50 and avoid misclassification as solution

Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and proper UN packaging certifications for hazardous material compliance during import

Check for REACH-like restrictions on caustic potash; common pitfalls include inadequate corrosion-resistant packaging leading to shipment rejection