Merchant Grade Phosphoric Acid 54% P2O5 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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