Fine Ground Christmas Island Phosphate
> Fine ground Christmas Island phosphate is a natural calcium phosphate derived from guano deposits, pulverized to a powder for use in organic farming. It is in a crude, ground state with no chemical alteration, qualifying under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the phosphate is not ground (e.g., in lump or coarse form)
Heading 2510 covers natural calcium phosphates whether or not ground; unground forms fall under the other tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the product is only ground, not calcined or chemically treated, to meet the chapter note 1 limits
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
• Keep records of the phosphate source and processing to verify classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2510.20.00
Ground Apatite Ore
> Ground apatite ore is a natural calcium phosphate mineral pulverized for use in producing phosphoric acid and fertilizers. It is in a ground, crude state without further processing, placing it under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Florida Pebble Phosphate
> Ground Florida pebble phosphate is a natural calcium phosphate from pebble deposits, milled for use in animal feed and fertilizer bases. The product is only ground, not chemically modified, so it falls under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Moroccan Phosphate Rock
> Ground Moroccan phosphate rock is a high-grade natural calcium phosphate from mines, ground for fertilizer production. It is in a crude, ground state with no additional processing, qualifying under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Natural Aluminum Calcium Phosphate
> Ground natural aluminum calcium phosphate is a milled phosphorite containing both calcium and aluminum phosphates, used in specialty fertilizers. The product is in a ground, crude state, and this tariff item explicitly covers ground forms of natural calcium and aluminum calcium phosphates.
Ground Phosphorite Rock
> Ground phosphorite rock is finely ground natural calcium phosphate from sedimentary deposits, used as a raw material in phosphate fertilizer production. It is in a crude, ground state without chemical processing, placing it under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Milled Phosphatic Chalk
> Milled phosphatic chalk is a ground natural calcium phosphate-rich sedimentary rock used in soil amendments. It is in a ground, crude state, and this tariff item explicitly includes ground phosphatic chalk, making it classifiable here.