Polyphosphoric Acid Equivalent 115% Basis from China
Phosphoric acid standardized to 115% P2O5 basis, bordering polyphosphoric but classified as simple phosphoric acid under HTS 2809.20.00.30. Used in catalyst production and polymer synthesis. Chemically defined per subheading note excluding true poly forms.
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
• Submit NMR spectra to distinguish from polyphosphoric acids in 2809.20.0010
• Monitor viscosity; high values may trigger reclassification
• Declare exact P2O5 content for accurate duty assessment