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Technical Grade P4S3 Powder from Germany

Technical grade phosphorus trisulfide (P4S3) powder is an industrial chemical for producing organic phosphorus compounds and as a reducing agent in metallurgy. Classified under HTS 2813.90.20.00 as 'of phosphorus' in the commercial phosphorus trisulfide subheading, it qualifies as a nonmetal sulfide per Chapter 28 exclusions and notes.

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

• Declare exact CAS number (1314-85-2) and phosphorus content on commercial invoice; use DOT-approved drums for transport

• Pitfall: Incorrectly labeling as 'match striker' shifts it to consumer goods