HS Code 280470
6-digit classification for Phosphorus, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus
Also searched as: phosphorus, yellow phosphorus, red phosphorus, white phosphorus
Classification
How 280470 breaks down
Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and isotopes
Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals
Phosphorus
Short answer
What HS code 280470 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 280470 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for phosphorus; often searched as phosphorus, yellow phosphorus, red phosphorus. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 280470?
Buyers sourcing phosphorus from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 280470 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 280470
Published USITC HTS rates for phosphorus (280470), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
0%
From the US national tariff line under 280470.
Section 301 (China)
—
No 301 surcharge in our current data — some lines may still be covered; verify on USITC.
Effective China-origin
≈0%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 280470
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 280470 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 2804
Other HS codes under 2804
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals". If 280470 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 280470: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 280470 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 280470 averages about 0%. This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 280470?
HS code 280470 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus". The first two digits (28) are the chapter — Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and isotopes — and digits 3-4 (2804) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 280470?
Common products classified under 280470 include phosphorus, yellow phosphorus, red phosphorus, white phosphorus and similar items matching phosphorus. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 280470?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 280470 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (280470) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 280470 the same as HS code 280470?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 280470 covers the same "phosphorus" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 28
Explore Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and isotopes
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