Copper Phosphide Powder from Japan
Copper phosphide, containing over 15% phosphorus by weight, functions as a semiconductor material and phosphor copper alloy precursor. Although Chapter note places it in 2853 generally, pure forms of other metals classify under HTS 2853.90.50.00 excluding ferrophosphorous. Used in electronics and metallurgy.
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
• Verify phosphorus content >15% per Chapter note 7; provide spectrographic analysis
• For EU exports, comply with RoHS restrictions on copper compounds in electronics