Potassium Tripolyphosphate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior approval for food-grade imports and provide certificates of analysis showing compliance with 21 CFR 173.310
• Label shipments clearly as 'food additive' to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Watch for moisture content that could affect stability declarations