Dipotassium Phosphate (DKP)

Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) is an inorganic phosphate salt of potassium used as a buffering agent in food and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2835.24.00.00 for its chemically defined phosphate structure of potassium.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

2919.90.50Lower: 28.7% vs 38.1%

If containing organic stabilizing agents

Organic derivatives of phosphates fall in Chapter 29, not inorganic Chapter 28 salts.

3824Lower: 15% vs 38.1%

If for technical grade with impurities

Non-chemically defined preparations of chemicals classify in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance docs for food-grade imports; test for heavy metals as phosphates often scrutinized; avoid bulk packaging that could imply fertilizer use leading to Chapter 31 reclassification