Phosphorus Trisulfide for Match Industry from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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