Anti-Caking Potassium Chloride Fertilizer from China
Potassium chloride treated with anti-caking agents for free-flowing application in humid climates. Still classified as potassium chloride under HTS 3104.20.00 since additives don't change chemical identity per Chapter 31. Ideal for tropical agriculture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• List anti-caking agent composition (<1% typically) on spec sheets
• Test for flowability upon arrival
• Pitfall: additives may trigger chemical classification if > minor amounts