Heading · Chapter 29
2919: Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2 subheadings make up heading 2919 in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 15 tariff lines 
USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 4.1% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
Brazil Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
Argentina Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 3.9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$183.4kUS$183.4k+US$3.7m+US$19.7m+> US$98.4m
Exports: 71
- China: US$505.8m
- Germany: US$98.4m
- Japan: US$57.2m
- Netherlands: US$55m
- United States: US$50.5m
- Italy: US$39.8m
- Taiwan: US$19.7m
- India: US$19m
- Spain: US$18.7m
- France: US$16.5m
- Switzerland: US$15.3m
- United Kingdom: US$13.9m
- Belgium: US$13.1m
- Poland: US$12.5m
- Austria: US$5.9m
- South Korea: US$4.9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.7m
- Slovenia: US$1.9m
- Türkiye: US$1.9m
- Canada: US$1.9m
- Singapore: US$1.4m
- Latvia: US$1.1m
- Malaysia: US$599.7k
- Denmark: US$437.5k
- Kazakhstan: US$416.9k
- Indonesia: US$317.5k
- Brazil: US$317.3k
- Bulgaria: US$255k
- Estonia: US$254k
- Australia: US$248k
- Czechia: US$247.9k
- Ireland: US$240.4k
- South Africa: US$183.4k
- Sweden: US$151.2k
- Thailand: US$136.3k
- United Arab Emirates: US$126k
- Brunei: US$110.5k
- Hungary: US$100.1k
- Egypt: US$97.8k
- Saudi Arabia: US$77.1k
- Slovakia: US$77.1k
- Mexico: US$63.7k
- Russia: US$52.4k
- Romania: US$52.1k
- Portugal: US$51.6k
- Finland: US$46.8k
- Colombia: US$37.1k
- Lithuania: US$37.1k
- Ukraine: US$23.5k
- Croatia: US$22.4k
- Peru: US$21.5k
- Chile: US$19.3k
- Serbia: US$17.3k
- Greece: US$14.5k
- Luxembourg: US$10.8k
- Cape Verde: US$10.3k
- New Zealand: US$8.7k
- Armenia: US$4.3k
- Norway: US$3.8k
- Azerbaijan: US$3k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$433.6kUS$433.6k+US$3.4m+US$23.8m+> US$38.9m
Imports: 141
- United States: US$133.7m
- South Korea: US$86.6m
- Germany: US$74.7m
- Netherlands: US$53m
- Belgium: US$38.9m
- France: US$35.9m
- China: US$35.9m
- Spain: US$34.2m
- Italy: US$32.3m
- Canada: US$31.4m
- Russia: US$29.8m
- India: US$26.1m
- Mexico: US$25.8m
- Thailand: US$23.8m
- Türkiye: US$23.5m
- United Kingdom: US$22.4m
- Brazil: US$22.4m
- Japan: US$21.8m
- Poland: US$20m
- Vietnam: US$19.9m
- Hungary: US$16.5m
- Indonesia: US$16.3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$12.1m
- Taiwan: US$11.1m
- Austria: US$11m
- Malaysia: US$8.8m
- Singapore: US$6.9m
- Switzerland: US$6.6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6.6m
- Sweden: US$4.8m
- Portugal: US$4.6m
- Ireland: US$4.3m
- Czechia: US$3.9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.8m
- South Africa: US$3.4m
- Estonia: US$3.3m
- Finland: US$3.3m
- Argentina: US$3.1m
- Australia: US$2.8m
- Israel: US$2.7m
- Romania: US$2.1m
- Slovenia: US$2.1m
- Colombia: US$1.6m
- Egypt: US$1.5m
- Norway: US$1.5m
- Denmark: US$1.4m
- Philippines: US$1.4m
- Greece: US$1.2m
- Costa Rica: US$1.2m
- Ukraine: US$1m
- Bangladesh: US$986k
- Qatar: US$953.4k
- Serbia: US$896.7k
- Kazakhstan: US$837.8k
- Morocco: US$777.4k
- Iran: US$775.9k
- Peru: US$738.8k
- Pakistan: US$727.7k
- Jordan: US$727.1k
- Lithuania: US$717.6k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$505.8m | 52.5% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$98.4m | 10.2% |
| 3 | Japan | US$57.2m | 5.9% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$55m | 5.7% |
| 5 | United States | US$50.5m | 5.2% |
| 6 |  Italy | US$39.8m | 4.1% |
| 7 | Taiwan | US$19.7m | 2% |
| 8 |  India | US$19m | 2% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$18.7m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  France | US$16.5m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$133.7m | 13.9% |
| 2 |  South Korea | US$86.6m | 9% |
| 3 | Germany | US$74.7m | 7.8% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$53m | 5.5% |
| 5 |  Belgium | US$38.9m | 4% |
| 6 | France | US$35.9m | 3.7% |
| 7 | China | US$35.9m | 3.7% |
| 8 | Spain | US$34.2m | 3.6% |
| 9 | Italy | US$32.3m | 3.4% |
| 10 | Canada | US$31.4m | 3.3% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2919 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2919 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2919 covers 15 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2919 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 4.1%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2919 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 2919 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 0.8%). 5 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 2919 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 10.8%. 5 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2919 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10.8% (average 3.1%). 7 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 2919 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 2919 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 2919 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 3.9%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 2919 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2919 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 2919 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 2919 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 2919 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 3%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 2919 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2919 goods reached US$963m in 2024, up 1.2% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 52.5% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$133.7m).
The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 71 exporters with US$13.9m.
The United Kingdom imported US$22.4m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives?
Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives fall under HS heading 2919, part of chapter 29, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on phosphoric esters and their salts in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2919 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on phosphoric esters and their salts in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2919 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most phosphoric esters and their salts?
China, with US$505.8m in 2024 (52.5% of world exports).