Food Grade Phosphoric Acid 85% from Canada
Phosphoric acid at 85% concentration, chemically defined as H3PO4, used primarily in food and beverage industries for acidification and as a flavoring agent in soft drinks like colas. It falls under HTS 2809.20.00 as a pure phosphoric acid compound meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria for chemically defined inorganic acids. This high-purity grade ensures compliance with food safety standards.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming purity >75% H3PO4 to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Ensure food-grade compliance with FDA regulations; provide documentation on heavy metal content limits