Potassium Pyrophosphate from China
Potassium pyrophosphate (K4P2O7) serves as a buffering agent and dispersant in metal cleaning solutions and food processing. Classified under HTS 2835.39.10.00 as a polyphosphate of potassium meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined inorganic compounds. It is commonly used in industrial formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Ensure product is pure potassium polyphosphate; blends with organics may shift to Chapter 38
• Provide detailed chemical formula and CAS number (e.g
• 7320-34-5) on commercial invoice
• Comply with EPA water quality standards if destined for treatment applications to prevent import delays