Trisodium Phosphate Solution 20% from Japan
20% aqueous solution of trisodium phosphate used for pH adjustment in cooling towers and as a rust inhibitor. While solutions can be tricky, pure trisodium salts remain in HTS 2835.29.30.00 if chemically defined without organic additives. Concentration declared by weight.
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
• Calculate duty on dry weight basis; declare active ingredient percentage accurately
• Classify as UN1824 corrosive liquid; IBC totes preferred for stability
• Avoid if contains stabilizers—becomes 3824.99 mixture