ACS Reagent Potassium Iodide

High-purity potassium iodide meeting American Chemical Society (ACS) standards for analytical chemistry laboratory use in titrations and testing. Falls squarely under HTS 2827.60.20.00 as a chemically defined iodide of potassium for non-commercial end use. Typically imported in 500g bottles for lab supply.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3822Lower: 10% vs 37.8%

If for laboratory diagnostic reagents

Diagnostic or lab prep reagents containing the compound shift to 3822, not pure chemicals.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 37.8%

If in complex salt form for spectroscopy

Chapter note specifies complex iodides of inorganic bases go to 2842.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lot-specific purity analysis (min 99.9%) and SDS; label clearly as 'lab reagent' to prevent pharma misclassification

Common issue: Retail-packed lab chems may trigger 3824 scrutiny

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Potassium Iodide Crystals

Pure potassium iodide (KI) in crystalline form, a chemically defined inorganic salt of potassium used primarily as a nutritional supplement for iodine deficiency prevention. It falls under HTS 2827.60.20.00 as an iodide of potassium, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined compounds. Commonly imported in bulk for pharmaceutical and food additive applications.

Potassium Iodide Pharmaceutical Grade Powder

Fine powder of potassium iodide specifically graded for pharmaceutical use in thyroid protection tablets and expectorants. Classified under HTS 2827.60.20.00 as a pure iodide salt of potassium, distinct from finished medicaments. Imported in sealed drums for compounding into radiation emergency kits.

Potassium Iodide for Animal Feed Supplement

Granular potassium iodide formulated for addition to livestock feed to prevent goiter in animals like sheep and cattle. It qualifies for HTS 2827.60.20.00 as a chemically defined potassium iodide, not yet a complete feed mixture. Bulk imported for agricultural mixing operations.

Potassium Iodide Flakes for Water Purification

Flaked potassium iodide used in emergency water purification tablets and solutions as a disinfectant agent. Classified in HTS 2827.60.20.00 as the pure chemical compound before tableting. Imported for survival kit manufacturing.

Technical Grade Potassium Iodide Granules

Technical-grade potassium iodide granules (95-98% purity) for industrial applications like photographic film development and cloud seeding. Meets HTS 2827.60.20.00 criteria as chemically defined potassium iodide. Bulk imported in 25kg bags.

Potassium Iodide for Salt Iodization

Spray-dried potassium iodide for iodization of table salt to combat iodine deficiency in populations. Pure compound under HTS 2827.60.20.00, imported before mixing with sodium chloride. Used by food processors globally.