Sodium Tripolyphosphate Hexahydrate Crystals from China
STPP hexahydrate in crystalline form serves as a buffering agent and emulsifier in meat processing and canned seafood. It is sodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10·6H2O), directly matching HTS 2835.31.00.00 for polyphosphates. The hydrate form is chemically defined under Chapter 28 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include water content analysis (typically 43-49%) in COA to distinguish from anhydrous for accurate duty assessment
• For food use, comply with EU REACH if transshipping; US importers need GRAS affirmation