Phosphoric Acid 85% Technical Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify concentration and purity via Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification under 2811.19, avoiding reclassification to 2809 for diphosphorus pentaoxide
• Ensure proper UN 1805 hazardous material declaration and packaging compliant with DOT regulations for corrosive liquids