Pharmaceutical Grade Caustic Potash Powder
Ultra-pure potassium hydroxide powder meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical synthesis and API manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2815.20.00.90 as 'other' potassium hydroxide not in granular form. Exclusively chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If complex salt with fulminates/cyanates
Complex salts of inorganic bases with KOH classify in 2842 per notes.
If diagnostic reagent prepared with KOH
Ready-to-use lab reagents containing KOH fall under Chapter 38.
If complex acid form with nonmetal acids
Chemically defined complex acids including KOH derivatives go to 2811.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP/NF purity to satisfy FDA import alerts
• Declare as 'for pharmaceutical use only' but classify chemically, not by end-use
• Avoid bulk pharma mixes; pure KOH stays here, blends go to 3822 for diagnostic reagents
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