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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tableted or capsulated for retail sale
Finished medicaments containing potassium iodide are classified in Chapter 30, not as pure chemicals.
If mixed with stabilizers for lab reagents
Prepared chemical mixtures or lab reagents not purely chemically defined shift to 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis showing >99% purity; declare as bulk chemical not finished drug to avoid 3004 reclassification
• Watch for moisture-proof packaging to prevent degradation during shipping
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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 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.
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.
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.