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SITCSection 5
U.S. exports of diphosphorus pentoxide, phosphoric acid & polyphosphoric acids (SITC 52234) totaled $59.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Diphosphorus Pentoxide, Phosphoric Acid & Polyphosphoric Acids paid $1.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $14.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPhosphoric acid — produced from diphosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) reacted with water — is a high-volume commodity serving the fertilizer, food-grade acidulant, and metal treatment industries, with polyphosphoric acids used in specialty applications such as asphalt modification and catalyst production. Food-grade phosphoric acid (used in beverages and food processing) is subject to FDA oversight and must meet purity specifications distinct from technical-grade material, making grade declaration a critical element of the import entry. Diphosphorus pentoxide itself is a powerful desiccant and dehydrating agent used in organic synthesis. EPA TSCA certification applies to technical-grade imports of all substances in this group.
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121 shipments/mo
Basic heading 110 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 52234 · $36.0M of $28.9B
Food-grade phosphoric acid must meet purity thresholds established by the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and is subject to FDA oversight as a food additive. Technical-grade material intended for fertilizer or industrial use does not require FDA review but must still carry EPA TSCA certification. Declaring the correct grade on entry documents is essential to avoid admissibility issues.
Beyond fertilizer applications, polyphosphoric acids are used as catalysts in petrochemical alkylation, as modifiers in polymer-modified bitumen for road construction, and as intermediates in specialty chemical synthesis. These niche end uses often involve smaller import volumes with tighter purity and viscosity specifications than commodity phosphoric acid.
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Exports · July 2026
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India and Canada together take 77% of it.
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Imports
$36.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$59.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.