Fertilizer Grade Phosphoric Acid 52% P2O5 from Germany
This is a liquid phosphoric acid solution with 52% P2O5 content, specifically produced for use in manufacturing compound fertilizers like NPK blends. It falls under HTS 2809.20.00.20 as 'other' fertilizer grade phosphoric acid, distinct from merchant grade due to its lower purity and higher impurities suitable for direct fertilizer application. Polyphosphoric forms are excluded as this is monophosphoric acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify P2O5 content via lab analysis to confirm fertilizer grade (typically 52-54%) and avoid reclassification as higher-purity merchant grade
• Obtain fertilizer import permits and ensure MSDS includes fertilizer end-use declaration to comply with agricultural regulations