Hypophosphorous Acid 50% Solution from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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