Merchant Grade Phosphoric Acid 54% P2O5 from Japan
Merchant grade phosphoric acid (MGA) at 54% P2O5 is a wet-process acid used primarily in fertilizer manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2809.20.00.10 due to its P2O5 content below 65% and fertilizer grade specification. It is the standard input for global phosphate fertilizer production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates proving wet-process production; impurities affect valuation and classification
• Use corrosion-resistant IBC totes or tank containers; declare exact concentration to avoid reclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties from major producers like Morocco or China; maintain supply chain records