Potassium Alum Crystals from Japan
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 — 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
• 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