PCl3 for Flame Retardant Production from China
Phosphorus trichloride specifically manufactured for synthesizing organophosphorus flame retardants, falling squarely under HTS 2812.13.00.00 as a nonmetal chloride. Key intermediate in TDCPP and other retardant chemistries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'Flame retardant intermediate' but classify based on chemical identity, not end-use
• Monitor REACH/SVHC status as some downstream products are regulated
• Bulk imports require secondary containment due to moisture reactivity