Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate (Ammonium Alum) from Japan
Aluminum ammonium sulfate (NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O), known as ammonium alum, is used as a mordant in dyeing and baking powder. As a salt of aluminum, it falls under HTS 2833.22.00.00 per heading scope for aluminum sulfates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Disclose full chemical formula on labels to avoid double-salt confusion; GRAS status for food use requires specific documentation; test for ammonia content