Polyphosphoric Acid 105% for Flame Retardant Synthesis from China
Polyphosphoric acid at 105% H3PO4 strength, employed in manufacturing ammonium polyphosphate flame retardants. Classified under HTS 2809.20.00.40 for its polymeric phosphoric acid structure.
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
• Certify P2O5 content >80% to avoid downgrade to orthophosphoric acid
• Include end-use statement for flame retardant production to aid classification
• Monitor REACH-like compliance for phosphorus chemicals in supply chain