HS code 285390: Phosphides
- Covers:
- Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; other inorganic… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 285310 (Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)).
- Listed US duty:
- 0%–2.8% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; 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 : Other
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What 285390 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; 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 › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 2853 (phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; 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). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 285310 Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 2853 Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; 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: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%–2.8%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 285390
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Common questions
- What is HS code 285390?
- Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorus; 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 :…
- What duty rates apply to 285390?
- Listed US duty: 0%–2.8% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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