Wet Process Phosphoric Acid 55% P2O5 for MAP Production from China
Wet-process derived phosphoric acid at 55% P2O5, standard feedstock for monoammonium phosphate (MAP) fertilizer. HTS 2809.20.00.10 applies to this fertilizer grade acid with <65% P2O5. Produced via sulfuric acid digestion of phosphate rock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document phosphate rock origin; affects CVD calculations for subsidized producers
• Use acid-resistant tankers; spillage risks high penalties under hazmat regs
• Avoid bulk storage near residential areas; comply with local zoning for fertilizer chemicals