2853.90.50.00/Copper Phosphide Powder/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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