Potassium Dithionite from Germany
Potassium dithionite (K2S2O4) serves as a strong reducing agent in chemical synthesis and wastewater treatment. It is categorized under HTS 2831.90.00.00 for other dithionites, as a chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28 Note 1. Primarily supplied as technical grade powder for industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include SDS with detailed composition to distinguish from sulfoxylates (which share reducing properties)
• Monitor for spontaneous decomposition; ship with temperature control under 30°C
• Confirm not covered under Montreal Protocol chemicals to avoid additional declarations