Pharma-Grade Phosphorus Pentachloride Powder
High-purity (99.9%) phosphorus pentachloride powder meeting pharmaceutical standards, used for acid chloride formation in API synthesis. As a separate chemically defined compound of a non-metal halide, it falls under this tariff item, which covers phosphorus pentachloride without regard to grade or end use.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a different non-metal chloride, such as phosphorus trichloride.
The tariff item is specific to phosphorus pentachloride.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming purity and absence of impurities that might alter classification
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, as that could trigger Section VI Note 2 and move it to another heading
• Consult the CBSA for advance rulings if the powder is blended with stabilizers, as stabilizers may affect classification under Chapter 28
Related Products under Tariff item 2812.14.00
Anhydrous Phosphorus Pentachloride Reagent
Anhydrous phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) in crystalline form, laboratory reagent grade, used for moisture-sensitive dehydration and chlorination reactions in synthetic chemistry. It is a separate chemically defined compound of a non-metal halide, classified under this tariff item as a chloride of a non-metal.
Industrial Grade Phosphorus Pentachloride Flakes
Industrial-grade phosphorus pentachloride in flake form, minimum 98% purity, used for bulk chlorination processes in pesticide and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined compound of a non-metal halide, meeting the chapter's requirements for classification under this tariff item.
Phosphorus Pentachloride 99% Pure Crystals
Phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) in crystalline form with 99% purity, used as a chlorinating agent in organic synthesis to convert carboxylic acids to acid chlorides. It is a separate chemically defined compound of a non-metal halide, classified under this tariff item as a chloride of a non-metal.
Technical Phosphorus Pentachloride Granules
Technical-grade phosphorus pentachloride granules at 97% purity, used for water treatment chemical manufacturing and metal surface etching. It is a separate chemically defined compound of a non-metal halide, meeting the chapter's classification criteria for this tariff item.