Phosphorus Oxychloride (POCl3) from Canada
Phosphorus oxychloride is a colorless liquid (POCl3) used in pesticide and flame retardant production, fitting 'other' chlorides and chloride oxides of nonmetals in HTS 2812.19.00.90. It qualifies as chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use corrosion-resistant packaging (glass-lined steel drums); declare fuming nature on manifests
• Obtain CITES permits if phosphorus sourcing raises environmental flags; common error is undervaluation
• Certify <0.1% phosphorus pentachloride impurities for pure classification