Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP) from Japan
Sodium acid pyrophosphate acts as a leavening agent in baking powders and a sequestrant in canned foods. As a polyphosphate, it fits HTS 2835.39.5000 for other polyphosphates.
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
• GRAS affirmation needed with usage levels per FDA regulations
• Batch testing for acidity to confirm pyrophosphate structure