Potassium Sodium Tartrate (Rochelle Salt) from Germany
Potassium sodium tartrate, known as Rochelle salt, is a double salt of tartaric acid used in baking powders and as a sequestrant. Classified under HTS 2918.13.5000 as an 'other' salt of tartaric acid, it fits Chapter 29's scope for organic salts with alcohol function. Its chemical purity distinguishes it from mixtures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide assay reports showing tartrate content >98% for proper classification; label as food/pharma grade per FDA regs; watch for anti-dumping if sourced from certain countries