Potassium Iodide Crystals from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates to confirm 'chemically defined' status per Chapter 28 Note 1; ensure USP-grade labeling for food/pharma use to comply with FDA regs
• Avoid common pitfalls like confusing with organic iodides (Chapter 29)