Sodium Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For food-grade, include FDA compliance docs; test hydration level to distinguish from anhydrous forms
• Avoid bulk packaging mix-ups with single salts