Heading · Chapter 28
2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) and phosphates; polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined
Heading 2835 is divided into 8 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 28, inorganic chemicals.
Duty rates compared
UK Free – 4% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
EU 5.3% – 5.5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
Türkiye 5.3% – 5.5% Third-country duty 19 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
USA Free – 4.1% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 2% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 7% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Brazil Free – 17.5% Third-country duty 23 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Argentina Free – 9% Third-country duty 23 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 0.5% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Japan 3.9% – 4.7% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 4% 
Taiwan 4% – 5% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 4.9% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 4% 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines Subheadings 8
- 2835.10Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites)
- 2835.22Of mono- or disodium
- 2835.24Phosphinates: phosphates, of potassium
- 2835.25Calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (‘dicalcium phosphate’)
- 2835.26Other phosphates of calciumOther calcium phosphates
- 2835.29Phosphinates: phosphates, other
- 2835.31Sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate)
- 2835.39Phosphinates: polyphosphates, other
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$996kUS$996k+US$21m+US$112m+> US$223m
Exports: 120
- China: US$2bn
- Germany: US$485m
- United States: US$317m
- Belgium: US$223m
- France: US$208m
- Israel: US$149m
- Thailand: US$140m
- Russia: US$133m
- Spain: US$132m
- Finland: US$126m
- Tunisia: US$116m
- Morocco: US$112m
- Netherlands: US$101m
- Canada: US$79m
- Türkiye: US$73m
- Japan: US$65m
- Czechia: US$65m
- Peru: US$53m
- Mexico: US$53m
- India: US$46m
- Serbia: US$44m
- Hungary: US$32m
- Italy: US$32m
- Brazil: US$31m
- Vietnam: US$27m
- Poland: US$25m
- South Africa: US$23m
- United Kingdom: US$23m
- Bulgaria: US$21m
- Sweden: US$21m
- Lithuania: US$19m
- Singapore: US$18m
- Switzerland: US$17m
- Kazakhstan: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$16m
- Slovenia: US$15m
- Denmark: US$12m
- Egypt: US$12m
- Austria: US$10m
- United Arab Emirates: US$8m
- Portugal: US$7m
- South Korea: US$6m
- Taiwan: US$6m
- Ireland: US$5m
- New Zealand: US$5m
- Greece: US$5m
- Australia: US$4m
- Dominican Republic: US$4m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4m
- Romania: US$3m
- Pakistan: US$3m
- Guatemala: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Iceland: US$2m
- Estonia: US$2m
- Mauritius: US$2m
- Croatia: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Latvia: US$996k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$20m+US$65m+> US$152m
Imports: 203
- United States: US$468m
- Germany: US$227m
- Netherlands: US$188m
- Brazil: US$186m
- India: US$164m
- France: US$159m
- United Kingdom: US$152m
- Mexico: US$127m
- Indonesia: US$127m
- Poland: US$126m
- Spain: US$121m
- Vietnam: US$114m
- Thailand: US$110m
- Italy: US$105m
- Canada: US$105m
- Malaysia: US$104m
- South Korea: US$99m
- Belgium: US$96m
- Australia: US$90m
- Egypt: US$80m
- Philippines: US$65m
- Saudi Arabia: US$62m
- Japan: US$61m
- Türkiye: US$60m
- Ireland: US$59m
- Argentina: US$58m
- Russia: US$56m
- Denmark: US$54m
- South Africa: US$53m
- Austria: US$51m
- Hungary: US$51m
- United Arab Emirates: US$45m
- Singapore: US$44m
- Taiwan: US$42m
- Colombia: US$41m
- China: US$41m
- Ecuador: US$41m
- Bangladesh: US$40m
- Algeria: US$40m
- Switzerland: US$39m
- Chile: US$38m
- Ukraine: US$36m
- Sweden: US$35m
- Kenya: US$30m
- Czechia: US$28m
- Peru: US$26m
- Dominican Republic: US$26m
- Greece: US$25m
- Pakistan: US$24m
- Guatemala: US$21m
- Portugal: US$20m
- Romania: US$20m
- Jordan: US$20m
- Morocco: US$19m
- New Zealand: US$18m
- Iran: US$17m
- Venezuela: US$16m
- Bolivia: US$15m
- Costa Rica: US$14m
- Lithuania: US$14m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 33.2% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$485m | 10.2% |
| 3 | United States | US$317m | 6.6% |
| 4 |  Belgium | US$223m | 4.7% |
| 5 |  France | US$208m | 4.4% |
| 6 |  Israel | US$149m | 3.1% |
| 7 |  Thailand | US$140m | 2.9% |
| 8 |  Russia | US$133m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$132m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Finland | US$126m | 2.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$468m | 9.8% |
| 2 | Germany | US$227m | 4.8% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$188m | 4% |
| 4 | Brazil | US$186m | 3.9% |
| 5 |  India | US$164m | 3.4% |
| 6 | France | US$159m | 3.3% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$152m | 3.2% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$127m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  Indonesia | US$127m | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$126m | 2.6% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 2835 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4% (average 3.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 2835 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 5.3% and 5.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 2835 into 19 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.3% and 5.5% (average 5.5%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 2835 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.1%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 2835 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 2835 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7%. 8 of them are duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 2835 into 23 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 17.5% (average 4.3%). 13 of them are duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2835 covers 23 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9%. 12 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 2835 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 0.5%). 11 of them are duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 2835 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 2835 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.9% and 4.7% (average 4%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 2835 covers 14 tariff lines and the duty is between 4% and 5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2835 into 17 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 2835 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 2835 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 2835 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 2835 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2835 goods worth US$5bn (+0.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Germany.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$468m.
The United Kingdom ranked 28th among 120 exporters with US$23m.
The United Kingdom imported US$152m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) and phosphates; polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined?
Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites) and phosphates; polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined fall under HS heading 2835, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on phosphinates in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2835 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on phosphinates in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2835 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.3% to 5.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most phosphinates?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (33.2% of world exports).