Ammonium Polyphosphate from Germany
Ammonium polyphosphate is used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and intumescent coatings due to its phosphorus content. Classified under HTS 2835.39.5000 as it represents polyphosphates of ammonium per Chapter 28 notes.
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
• Include REACH/TSCA registrations and flame retardant efficacy test results
• Declare phosphorus content accurately to avoid scrutiny under environmental regulations