Customs tariff code 2809.20.00.00: Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2809.20.00.00 covers Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids. The third-country duty rate is 5.5 %, plus import VAT.
2809.20.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 28. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2809.20.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 5.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 3
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 28INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES
- 2809Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined
- 2809.20Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
- 2809.20.00.00Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
From HS code to customs tariff code 2809.20.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 5.5 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Produkt w postaci wodnego roztworu kwasu fosforowego (CAS: 7664-38-2), przeznaczony głównie do usuwania rdzy z różnych powierzchni metalowych, usuwania osadów kamienia kotłowego oraz usuwania osadów wapiennych.
CHEMICAL NAME: PHOSPHORIC ACID 85% CAS NO.: 7664-38-2 CUS NO.: 0021228-2 EC NO: 231-633-2 APPEARANCE: FLUID DESCRIPTION: MIXTURE OF THE SUBSTANCES WITH HARMLESS ADDITIONS. APPLICATION: FOR LABORATORY, RESEARCH OR MANUFACTURING USE.
Produkt w postaci wodnego roztworu kwasu fosforowego (CAS: 7664-38-2), przeznaczony głównie do odkamieniania urządzeń typu bojlery, bemary, czajniki oraz czyszczenia zmywarek gastronomicznych. Skutecznie usuwa kamień kotłowy, rdzę, osady wapienne, cementowe oraz inne osady mineralne. Produkt w opakowaniach 1l i 5l.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Diphosphorpentaoxid, Phosphorsäure (Orthophosphorsäure oder gewöhnliche Phosphorsäure) sowie Pyrophosphorsäure (Diphosphorsäure), Metaphosphorsäure und andere Polyphosphorsäuren. A. – Diphosphorpentaoxid Diphosphorpentaoxid (Phosphor(V)-oxid, Phosphorpentoxid, Phosphorsäureanhydrid) (P205), wird durch Verbrennen von Phosphor, der aus natürlichen Phosphaten gewonnen worden ist, in trockener Luft hergestellt. Es ist ein sehr ätzendes weißes Pulver, zieht begierig Wasser an und wird in luftdichten Umschließungen transportiert. Es wird zum Trocknen von Gasen und bei organischen Synthesen verwendet. Diphosphorpentaoxid kommt in kristalliner, amorpher und glasiger Form vor. Die Mischung dieser drei Arten ergibt den „Phosphorschnee“, der hier eingereiht wird. B. …
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2809.20.00.00 cover?
Code 2809.20.00.00 covers Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2809.20.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2809.20.00.00 is 5.5 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2809.20.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 280920. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2809.20.00.00 have?
2809.20.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2809.20.00.00 sit in the tariff?
2809.20.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 28 INORGANIC CHEMICALS; ORGANIC OR INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF PRECIOUS METALS, OF RARE-EARTH METALS, OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS OR OF ISOTOPES > 2809 Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined > 280920 Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2809.20.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2809.20.00.00, for example PLPL-WIT-2014-00263. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 2809.20.00.00 change?
2809.20.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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