Aluminum Phosphide from Germany
Aluminum phosphide is a chemically defined inorganic compound used primarily as a fumigant in agriculture to control pests in stored grains. It falls under HTS 2853.90.50.00 as a phosphide of a metal other than iron, excluded from ferrophosphorous classifications. This solid compound reacts with moisture to release phosphine gas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA registration and fumigant labeling compliance for agricultural use; verify phosphide purity meets chemical definition standards
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) and UN hazard class 4.3 documentation for phosphine-generating compounds
• Avoid misclassification as ferrophosphorous (2848.00); confirm aluminum content via lab analysis