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Food Grade Potassium Nitrate

Purified potassium nitrate approved as E252 curing agent for preserved meats. Classified in HTS 2834.21.00.00 as chemically defined potassium nitrate, not a food preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2102.20Lower: 13.2% vs 25%

If prepared with other curing ingredients

Prepared baking/torting powders or curing mixtures classify in Chapter 21, excluding pure salts.

2912.60.00.00Higher: 40.1% vs 25%

If organic preservative derivative

Organic curing agents like sodium nitrite fall in Chapter 29; inorganic nitrates stay in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Secure FDA prior notice and food facility registration; provide purity and heavy metals analysis; avoid misdeclaration as table salt to prevent penalties