Anhydrous Trisodium Phosphate Powder from Japan
Anhydrous trisodium phosphate is the water-free form of Na3PO4, a strong base used in metal pretreatment and food processing as an acidity regulator. It is explicitly covered by HTS 2835.29.30.00 as a chemically defined trisodium phosphate. This powder absorbs moisture readily, requiring sealed packaging.
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
• Include CAS number 7601-54-9 on invoices and ensure 99%+ purity certification for chemically defined status
• For food-grade imports, provide FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation documentation
• Avoid classifying as polyphosphate; single phosphate units stay in 2835.29