Phosphoric Acid 85% Technical Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.2%
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
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