Technical Grade Potassium Polyphosphate from China
Technical grade potassium polyphosphate is an industrial chemical for use in ceramics production and as a deflocculant. Falls under HTS 2835.39.10.00 for other polyphosphates of potassium, chemically defined inorganic salts. Purity typically 95%+ for manufacturing applications.
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
• Specify technical grade vs food grade on labels to prevent FDA scrutiny
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects classification purity
• Declare CAS 68955-20-2 or equivalent for customs verification