Potassium Formate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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