Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Anhydride P2O5 from Japan
Diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5), also known as phosphorus pentoxide, is a white, deliquescent powder used primarily as a dehydrating and drying agent in chemical synthesis. It reacts with water to form phosphoric acid, making it essential for producing high-purity phosphates and in organic reactions requiring anhydrous conditions. This chemically defined inorganic compound is specifically classified under HTS 2809.10.00.00 as diphosphorus pentaoxide.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging complies with UN 1807 hazardous material regulations for corrosive solids; include proper MSDS and labeling
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 Note 1, avoiding reclassification