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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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