Anhydrous Potassium Stannate from China
Anhydrous potassium stannate (K2SnO3) is a high-purity, water-free form used in advanced electroplating solutions for corrosion-resistant tin coatings. Classified under HTS 2841.90.30.00 as the potassium salt of stannic acid, meeting Chapter 28 criteria for chemically defined oxometallic salts. It provides stable stannate ions without hydration interference in formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Require supplier COA confirming anhydrous state to avoid hydration disputes; package in moisture-proof containers
• Pitfall: Bulk shipments without proper segregation risk contamination and reclassification