Hypophosphorous Acid 50% Solution

Hypophosphorous acid (H3PO2) 50% aqueous solution serves as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis and electroless plating. It is classified in HTS 2811.19.61.90 as an other inorganic phosphorus oxyacid. Excluded from Chapter 28 note 2 only for specific carbon compounds, qualifying as chemically defined.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2811.19Same rate: 39.2%

If specified as phosphorous acid (H3PO3)

Phosphorous acid has dedicated subheading 2811.19.2050; misidentification shifts classification within 2811.

2835.29Lower: 14.1% vs 39.2%

If as sodium hypophosphite salt

Sodium or other metal salts of hypophosphorous acid classify under 2835 per heading 2826-2842 salt note.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 39.2%

If sold as plating bath preparation

Formulated for specific end-use like electroless nickel plating becomes chemical preparation in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include phosphorous content lab test results to avoid confusion with phosphorous acid (H3PO3) in same subheading

UN 2835 hazardous; require spill containment plans in shipping manifests

Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'phosphite' salts, which go to 2835; confirm free acid form

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Germanium Dioxide Hydrated (Germanic Acid)

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Silicic Acid Precipitated

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Arsenic Acid Solution 70%

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Antimonic Acid Colloidal

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Phosphoric Acid 85% Technical Grade

Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) at 85% concentration is a clear, colorless liquid used in fertilizers, detergents, and food processing. It falls under HTS 2811.19.61.90 as an other inorganic acid, specifically a phosphorus oxyacid not classified elsewhere in heading 2811. This classification applies to its chemically defined inorganic nature per Chapter 28 notes.