Polyphosphoric Acid 115% from China
Polyphosphoric acid with approximately 115% H3PO4 equivalent, a viscous, colorless to yellow liquid used primarily as a phosphorylating agent in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2809.20.00.40 as a chemically defined polyphosphoric acid, distinguished from monophosphoric acid by its polymeric structure and higher phosphorus oxide content.
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
• Verify purity and P2O5 content via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under polyphosphoric acids, not simple phosphoric acid
• Ensure UN-approved packaging (e.g
• IBCs with corrosion-resistant liners) and proper Hazmat documentation (UN1805, Class 8)
• Avoid misclassification as fertilizer-grade phosphoric acid; provide lab specs showing polymeric structure