White Phosphorus (Yellow Phosphorus) from China

White phosphorus, also known as yellow phosphorus, is a waxy, poisonous, highly reactive form of elemental phosphorus stored under water. Used in military applications and chemical synthesis, it is classified under HTS 2804.70.00.00 as pure elemental phosphorus.

Duty Rate — China → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Strict licensing required due to its use in chemical weapons; check BIS export controls reciprocity

Ship only in UN-approved containers under inert atmosphere to prevent spontaneous ignition

Include safety data sheets detailing autoignition temperature below 30°C