Muriate of Potash Fertilizer from Japan
Muriate of potash, chemically known as potassium chloride (KCl), is a widely used potassic fertilizer providing essential potassium for plant growth. It falls under HTS 3104.20.00 as it matches the legal definition of potassium chloride in Chapter 31 for mineral fertilizers. Typically available in granular form for agricultural application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels meet fertilizer standards; obtain certificates of analysis for KCl content
• Ensure packaging complies with agricultural import regulations to avoid quarantine issues
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as table salt if food-grade