Magnesium Phosphide from Mexico
Magnesium phosphide is utilized in industrial pyrotechnics and as a phosphine generator for fumigation tablets. This HTS 2853.90.50.00 product is a phosphide of other metals, meeting chemical definition criteria excluding ferrophosphorous. It offers high reactivity for gas generation applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• ,Include material safety data confirming spontaneous ignition risk (Class 4.2 hazard)
• Avoid bulk water exposure during transit—hydrolysis products shift to 2811.19