Potassium Formate from China
Potassium formate (HCOOK) serves as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas extraction and a snow-melting agent, being biodegradable and low-toxicity. It is the potassium salt of formic acid, directly covered by HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported as flakes or powder for industrial fluid formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheet confirming use as pure chemical, not pre-mixed fluid, to prevent reclassification
• DOT classification as non-hazardous is key; mislabeling as corrosive leads to additional fees
• For oilfield imports, link to end-use permits if required by state regulations