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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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