Sodium Hexametaphosphate from China
Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a polyphosphate sequestering agent used in water treatment, ceramics, and food processing. It fits HTS 2835.29.51.00 as other polyphosphates, chemically defined under Chapter 28 exclusions. Glassy or powdered forms are typical.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify chain length in technical data to confirm polyphosphate status vs. simple phosphates
• Water treatment uses may require FIFRA registration; declare intended application
• Bulk imports should have anti-caking agents documented to prevent flow issues