Phosphoryl Chloride (POCl3) Technical Grade from China
Although the heading specifies phosphorus trichloride, phosphoryl chloride (POCl3) shares the subheading in practice as a chloride oxide of phosphorus under HTS 2812.13.00.00. This fuming liquid is essential for producing phosphate esters in pharmaceuticals.
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
• Differentiate POCl3 from PCl3 via CAS number (10025-87-3 vs 7719-12-2) in import docs
• Require DOT SP 151 packaging exemption documentation for bulk shipments
• Test for hydrolysis products which could shift classification to mixtures