Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate from Germany
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) acts as a leavening agent in baking powders and rapid-setting cement additive. Under HTS 2835.29.51.00 as polyphosphate, it's chemically defined for food and construction uses. Available in various P2O5 grades.
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
• Food grade requires AAFCO or FCC specs; declare baking vs. industrial use
• Baking powder sets need prior FDA notice regardless of quantity
• Specify SAPP 10/20/40 grades in invoices for correct valuation