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Technical Grade Potassium Polyphosphate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Technical Grade Potassium Polyphosphate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2835.39.10.00