Phosphorus Pentoxide from China
Phosphorus pentoxide (P₄O₁₀), also called phosphoric anhydride, is a white powder used as a desiccant and dehydrating agent. It qualifies under HTS 2811.29.5000 as an other inorganic oxygen compound of the nonmetal phosphorus. Highly reactive with water to form phosphoric acid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
• Mandatory UN 1806 hazardous material declaration; use moisture-proof packaging
• COA required to confirm anhydrous form vs. phosphoric acid (2809)
• Check for dissolution prohibitions that trigger 2809 reclassification