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Ammonium Alum Powder

Ammonium aluminum sulfate (NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O) is a powdered alum used in flameproofing textiles and baking powder production. Classified in HTS 2833.30.00.00 as an alum due to its double sulfate composition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.6%+35.0%36.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇨🇦Canada1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇩🇪Germany1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇯🇵Japan1.6%+10.0%11.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2833.24.00.00Lower: 28.2% vs 36.6%

If nickel-free ammonium sulfate

Single ammonium sulfates go under specific sulfates, not alums.

3102.21.00.00Lower: 25% vs 36.6%

If impure and used as fertilizer

Fertilizer-grade versions fall under chapter 31 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide certificate of analysis showing double salt formation; label clearly to avoid confusion with fertilizers

• Comply with REACH if destined for EU

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Potassium Alum Crystals

Potassium alum (potassium aluminum sulfate, KAl(SO4)2·12H2O) is a double salt used in water purification, leather tanning, and as a styptic agent. It falls under HTS 2833.30.00.00 as it is a classic alum, a hydrated double sulfate of a monovalent cation and trivalent aluminum.

Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate

Sodium alum (NaAl(SO4)2·12H2O), also known as soda alum, is used in paper manufacturing and as a food additive (SAS). It is classified under HTS 2833.30.00.00 for its alum structure as a double sulfate.

Chrome Alum Crystals

Chrome alum (chromium potassium sulfate, KCr(SO4)2·12H2O) is used in leather tanning and analytical chemistry. Falls under HTS 2833.30.00.00 as a trivalent metal alum double salt.

Ferric Ammonium Alum

Ferric ammonium alum (NH4Fe(SO4)2·12H2O) serves as a coagulant in water treatment and mordant in dyeing. HTS 2833.30.00.00 covers it as an iron-based alum.

Technical Grade Potassium Alum

Technical grade potassium aluminum sulfate for industrial decolorizing and sizing in textiles. Classified in HTS 2833.30.00.00 as a standard alum.

Pharmaceutical Grade Ammonium Alum

USP-grade ammonium alum used in topical astringents and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2833.30.00.00 due to its chemically defined alum nature.