Ferric Ammonium Alum from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure wastewater treatment labeling; provide iron content assay
• Pitfall: mislabeling as single ferric sulfate