85% Food Grade Phosphoric Acid from Japan
Phosphoric acid at 85% concentration, certified for food use in beverages like colas and as a pH regulator in processed foods. It falls under HTS 2809.20.00.30 as chemically defined phosphoric acid, distinct from diphosphorus pentaoxide or polyphosphoric acids. This pure inorganic compound is essential for acidification without adding flavors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure COA verifies purity >85% for food contact compliance
• Label drums with UN1760 hazardous code and include safety data sheets for DOT transport
• Avoid misclassification as fertilizer-grade; test for heavy metals to prevent customs holds