Ferric Ammonium Alum from Germany
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.
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
• Ensure wastewater treatment labeling; provide iron content assay
• Pitfall: mislabeling as single ferric sulfate