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High-Purity Polyphosphoric Acid for Semiconductor Etching from Germany

Ultra-pure polyphosphoric acid (99%+), free of metallic impurities, used in microelectronics for wafer etching and doping. Falls under HTS 2809.20.00.40 as a chemically defined polyphosphoric acid per Chapter 28 notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit impurity analysis (<1 ppm metals) to justify 'chemically defined' status

• Use cleanroom-compatible packaging; declare as high-tech material for possible duty relief

• Comply with ITAR/EAR if destined for semiconductor defense applications