Analysis
HTS 2835.29.30 covers other: of trisodium under heading 2835 (phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) and phosphates; polyphosphates…).
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 4.1%. The costliest confusion would be with 2835.29.10 (other: of aluminum) at duty-free, a difference of 2.2 points on the customs value.
The general duty rate is 2.2% of the customs value, which is in the middle of the rates in chapter 28 (41st percentile of 274 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $220 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 2.2%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The other lines in the same group are 2835.29.10 (other: of aluminum, duty-free), 2835.29.20 (other: of triammonium, 1.5%) and 2835.29.51 (other: other, 4.1%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2835.29.10 | Other: of aluminum | Free |
| 2835.29.20 | Other: of triammonium | 1.5% |
| 2835.29.51 | Other: other | 4.1% |