Anhydrous Ammonia for Nitric Acid Production from China
Technical-grade anhydrous ammonia used as feedstock in the Ostwald process for manufacturing nitric acid. Classified in HTS 2814.10.00.00 due to its anhydrous state and role as a simple inorganic compound. Supplied in bulk for chemical plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates for chemical manufacturing; comply with TSCA import requirements
• Bulk railcar shipments need special hazmat routing
• Pitfall: Moisture ingress during loading voids anhydrous status