Potassium Graham's Salt (Metaphosphate)

Potassium Graham's salt, a vitreous potassium metaphosphate, used as a water softener in dishwashing detergents. Falls under HTS 2835.39.10.00 as other polyphosphates of potassium. Vitreous form provides long-chain phosphate structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2835.39Same rate: 38.1%

If sodium Graham's salt

Sodium version specifically identified in separate subheading.

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