Phosphorus Pentoxide from Germany
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 — 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
• 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