Potassium Alum Crystals from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

11.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm 'alum' status; ensure SDS includes CAS number 10043-67-1

Watch for misclassification as single sulfates

Potassium Alum Crystals from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2833.30.00.00