Calcium Hypophosphite from Japan
Calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H2PO2)2) is an inorganic salt used in pharmaceuticals and as a food additive for calcium supplementation. Classified under HTS 2835.10.00.00 as a phosphinate (hypophosphite) derived from an inorganic base. It provides a source of hypophosphite ions in various applications.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food/pharma use; label with exact CAS number (CAS 7789-79-7); avoid misclassification as phosphate (2835.25)