2919.90.15.00/Triphenyl Phosphate Plasticizer/Japan

Triphenyl Phosphate Plasticizer from Japan

Triphenyl phosphate is an aromatic phosphoric ester used primarily as a flame-retardant plasticizer in the production of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. It falls under HTS 2919.90.1500 as a specific aromatic plasticizer within the phosphoric esters category, meeting the chapter's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with phosphorus directly linked to carbon via oxygen. This classification distinguishes it from non-aromatic or non-plasticizer variants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify purity and ensure certificate of analysis confirms it meets triphenyl phosphate specifications to avoid reclassification; declare as plasticizer use only to prevent scrutiny under pesticide headings; check for REACH compliance if sourced from EU for easier customs clearance