Disodium Phosphate Dodecahydrate from Germany
The dodecahydrate form (Na2HPO4·12H2O) is used in lab reagents and as a laxative in pharma products. It qualifies under HTS 2835.22.00.00 as disodium phosphate, an inorganic salt excluded from organic chapters. Efflorescent crystals requiring sealed packaging for import.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify hydrate water content in invoice (57% min) to match technical specs and prevent weight disputes
• Pharma imports need DMF filing; common error is bulk packaging mistaken for industrial grade
• Temperature-controlled shipping mandatory (<30°C) to avoid decomposition during transit