Phosphorus Trisulfide for Match Industry from China
Red phosphorus trisulfide specifically formulated for safety match production, providing the controlled ignition on striking surfaces. HTS 2813.90.50.00 covers this as commercial 'other' phosphorus trisulfide, a sulfide of nonmetals. It differs from red phosphorus (2804.40) by its sulfur content enabling lower ignition temperature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with CPSC match safety standards FP 4013; ship as Class 4.1 flammable solid with phosphine suppressant; test for free phosphorus <0.1% to confirm classification