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2809.20.00.30 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantityt
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2809.20.00.30, specifically covers "Other" phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids that do not fall under more specific subheadings. This includes various forms and purities of phosphoric acid, such as meta-, ortho-, and pyrophosphoric acids, as well as their mixtures, when not otherwise classified. The primary characteristic is their chemical composition, derived from phosphorus and oxygen, with industrial and scientific applications.

This classification distinguishes itself from sibling categories by excluding any phosphoric acid or polyphosphoric acid designated for fertilizer use. The "Other" designation signifies that these are phosphoric acid products not specifically intended or prepared for agricultural nutrient purposes, which would be classified under a separate, dedicated fertilizer grade subheading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification within 2809.20.00.30 relies on identifying shipments of phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids that do not meet the criteria for any preceding or sibling subheadings within the broader HTS 2809.20.00 classification. This often involves examining the product's intended use, purity levels, and any specific processing or formulation it has undergone.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2809.20.00.30?
HTS code 2809.20.00.30 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.
›What products are classified under 2809.20.00.30?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Phosphoric acid:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2809.20.00.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2809.20.00.30 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2809.20.00.30?
Imports under HTS 2809.20.00.30 are measured in t.
Go up to 2809.20.00 · Go up to Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

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