Potassium Hexametaphosphate from China
Potassium hexametaphosphate is a cyclic polyphosphate used as a sequestrant in water softening and corrosion inhibition. It qualifies for HTS 2835.39.10.00 as 'other' polyphosphates of potassium under Chapter 28. This compound is valued for its ability to bind metal ions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
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
• Use precise nomenclature like 'potassium polymetaphosphate' to match HTS description
• Include end-use declaration if for food grade to avoid fertilizer misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on phosphate imports from certain origins