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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If after mixing with table salt
Salt iodized with potassium iodide becomes classified as table salt in 2501 per Chapter 25.
If in finished food preparations
Food supplements containing the iodide shift to Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FCC food chemical codex certification required; declare as additive not finished food
• Pitfall: Iodized table salt classified in 2501.00, excluded from Chapter 28
Related Products under HTS 2827.60.20.00
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.
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.