Industrial Grade Phosphorus Trichloride from Japan
Industrial phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) is produced via reaction of phosphorus with chlorine, falling under HTS 2812.13.00.00 as a halide of nonmetal. Used in herbicide and flame retardant manufacturing, it meets chemically defined criteria of Chapter 28.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare exact concentration and impurities; >98% purity confirms 2812 classification over mixtures
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and pre-notify CBP for fuming liquid shipments
• Use stainless steel or glass-lined containers to prevent decomposition during transit