Potassium Nitrate Powder from China
Potassium nitrate (KNO3), also known as saltpeter, is an inorganic nitrate salt under HTS 2834.29.51.00 for nitrates other than specified types. It serves as an oxidizer in gunpowder, fireworks, and toothpaste formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF import permits if destined for explosive manufacturing to prevent customs holds
• Label packages with UN 1486 hazard class for proper hazmat declaration during import
• Provide end-use statements to distinguish from fertilizer applications and maintain Chapter 28 classification