Merchant-Impure Phosphoric Acid for Bulk Fertilizers from China
Lower-purity phosphoric acid (52% P2O5) with elevated green/dyellow impurities, sourced for large-scale fertilizer production like triple superphosphate. Under HTS 2809.20.00.20 as fertilizer grade 'other,' it meets chapter notes for chemically defined phosphoric acid used in agriculture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label as 'Fertilizer Grade Only - Not for Food Use' to prevent misclassification or regulatory holds
• Use UN-approved acid-resistant IBCs; declare gross weight accurately for hazmat fees