Potassium Phosphate Monobasic from Japan
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) is used in fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and as a buffering agent in lab reagents. Classified in HTS 2835.29.51.00 as other phosphates, it's a chemically defined inorganic potassium salt. High purity grades exceed 99%.
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
• Differentiate from fertilizer grades by providing end-use certificates for non-agricultural imports
• Include REACH-like compliance docs if from EU to align with TSCA requirements
• Monitor for deliquescence; use sealed packaging to prevent quality claims