Potassium Chlorate Crystals from Germany
Pure potassium chlorate (KClO3) in crystalline form, a chemically defined inorganic salt of potassium used primarily as an oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and explosives. It falls under HTS 2829.90.40.00 as a chlorate of potassium, distinct from perchlorates or other halides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF permits if destined for explosives use; provide safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous classification
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for oxidizing solids (Division 5.1); label as 'Oxidizing Agent'
• Verify purity certificates to avoid misclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38