Food Grade Phosphoric Acid 85% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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