Dipotassium Phosphate (DKP) from Japan
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.
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
• 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