Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate from Japan
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP, Na2H2P2O7) acts as a leavening agent in baking powders and meat products. As a polyphosphate of disodium, it fits HTS 2835.22.00.00 per the polyphosphates provision in the heading. Food-grade versions dominate imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FCC/GRAS documentation essential; verify pH range 4.0-4.6 to confirm identity
• Baking blends risk reclassification to 2102 if leavening agents exceed 50%
• Chinese SAPP subject to AD/CVD duties—use HTS suffix correctly