Chapter 28 · Inorganic chemicals · Section 6
HS Code 2853.90
Other
Heading 2853: Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous; 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2853.90
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2853.90.10 |
Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous > Of copper (phosphor copper), containing more than 15 percent by weight of phosphorous |
2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 32.5% | kg |
| 2853.90.50 |
Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous > Of other metals or nonmetals |
Free | - | 25% | kg |
| 2853.90.90 |
Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 2853.90
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2853 90 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2853 90 10 | Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2853 90 30 | Liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2853 90 00 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2853.90
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2853 90 00 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2853 90 10 00 | Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2853 90 30 00 | Liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2853 90 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2853 90 90 20 | Phosphine (CAS RN 7803-51-2) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2853 90 90 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2853
The subheadings immediately before and after 2853.90 in chapter 28.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2853.90.
What is HS code 2853.90?
HS code 2853.90 covers: Other. It belongs to chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2853.90?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 2.8%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2853.90?
The UK extends 2853.90 to 6 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2853900000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.