Food Grade Phosphoric Acid 85% from China
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 — 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
• 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