Sodium Aluminum Phosphate from Germany
Sodium aluminum phosphate (Na3Al2H15(PO4)8) is a phosphate salt of aluminum used primarily as a food additive for leavening in baked goods like biscuits and self-rising flour. It falls under HTS 2835.29.10.00 as it is a chemically defined aluminum phosphate compound. This inorganic salt reacts with baking soda to release carbon dioxide for rising.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates and food-grade compliance (e.g
• FCC standards) for FDA import clearance
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper labeling of aluminum content to avoid reclassification