HTS heading 2853: Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of sim
Heading 2853 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 2853 at a glance
- 4 rated tariff lines; 1 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2.6% to 2.8%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 4 of 4 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan), Of copper (phosphor copper), containing more than 15 percent by weight of phosphorous, Of other metals or nonmetals.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 2853.10: Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) (1 line)
- 2853.90: Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 2853
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2853.10.00 | Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) | 2.8% | List 3 +25% | |
| 2853.90.10 | Of copper (phosphor copper), containing more than 15 percent by weight of phosphorous | 2.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 2853.90.50 | Of other metals or nonmetals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2853.90.90 | Other: Other | 2.8% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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