Calcium Polyphosphate
Calcium polyphosphate serves as a dietary supplement for bone health and in dental applications for remineralization. It is an 'other' polyphosphate under HTS 2835.39.5000, chemically defined per Chapter 28.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for calcium hydrogenorthophosphate
Orthophosphates (non-polymeric) have specific subheadings separate from polyphosphates.
If incorporated into finished food supplements
Nutritional preparations containing polyphosphates are classified by end-use in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA notification required for new dietary ingredient status under DSHEA
• Provide bioavailability studies distinguishing from simple calcium phosphate
• Ensure GMP certification for nutraceutical imports
Related Products under HTS 2835.39.50.00
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP)
Sodium tripolyphosphate is a polyphosphate salt used primarily as a builder in detergents and cleaning products to soften water and enhance cleaning efficiency. It falls under HTS 2835.39.5000 as it is a polyphosphate compound, chemically defined, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate
Potassium tripolyphosphate serves as a food additive for moisture retention in seafood processing and as a sequestrant in industrial applications. Classified in HTS 2835.39.5000 as an 'other' polyphosphate, it meets Chapter 28 criteria for inorganic polyphosphate salts.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP)
Sodium hexametaphosphate, a cyclic polyphosphate, functions as a water softener, dispersant in ceramics, and sequestrant in food processing. It qualifies for HTS 2835.39.5000 as an 'other' polyphosphate meeting chemical definition criteria.
Potassium Polyphosphate
Potassium polyphosphate finds use in meat processing for water binding and in fire retardant formulations. It is imported under HTS 2835.39.5000 as other polyphosphates.
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is a polyphosphate used in toothpaste as a tartar control agent and in water treatment for corrosion inhibition. It is categorized under HTS 2835.39.5000 for polyphosphates other than sodium tripolyphosphate.
Ammonium Polyphosphate
Ammonium polyphosphate is used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and intumescent coatings due to its phosphorus content. Classified under HTS 2835.39.5000 as it represents polyphosphates of ammonium per Chapter 28 notes.