Barium Phosphide from Japan
Barium phosphide finds application in specialty alloys and as a reducing agent in extractive metallurgy. This metal phosphide qualifies for HTS 2853.90.50.00 as chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous and copper-specific notes. Highly reactive with water.
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
• UN1564 hazardous declaration required; inert atmosphere packaging mandatory
• Metallurgy end-users need alloy composition forecasts for correct declaration
• Avoid moisture ingress—hydrolyzed barium salts shift to 2827.39