Triple Superphosphate Fertilizer from China
Triple superphosphate (TSP) is a highly concentrated phosphatic fertilizer containing 46% P2O5, produced by reacting phosphate rock with phosphoric acid. It falls under HTS 3103.90.01.00 as a superphosphate (triple) which is specifically listed under heading 3103 for mineral or chemical phosphatic fertilizers not put up in retail packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify phosphorus content via lab analysis to confirm classification under superphosphates; ensure certificate of analysis accompanies shipment
• Check for fluorine content limits if blended; pure TSP typically complies but document anhydrous weight basis calculations
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if required by destination country for agricultural fertilizers to avoid customs delays