Sodium Hypophosphite from Japan
Sodium hypophosphite (NaH2PO2) is a white crystalline powder used as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis and electroless nickel plating. It falls under HTS 2835.10.00.00 as a phosphinate (hypophosphite) of an inorganic base, meeting the chemically defined criteria of Chapter 28. This compound is essential in industrial processes for metal surface treatment.
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
• Verify purity certificate to confirm classification as chemically defined; ensure SDS includes phosphinate content for customs; watch for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU