Industrial Potassium Nitrate for Propellants

High-density potassium nitrate for black powder and propellant oxidizer production. Pure compound under HTS 2834.21.00.00, distinguished from finished explosives.

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.

3601.00.00.00Lower: 20.75% vs 25%

If propellant powders containing >88% nitrates

Propellant powders exceeding nitrate thresholds classify as explosives in Chapter 36.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain ITAR/EAR classification if defense-related; provide chain of custody documentation; store/ship per DOT oxidizer regulations