Diphenyl Cresyl Phosphate (DPCP)

Diphenyl cresyl phosphate is a mixed aryl phosphate ester used as a plasticizer in flexible PVC and as a base stock in hydraulic fluids. It qualifies for HTS 2919.90.25.00 as an aromatic 'other' plasticizer phosphoric ester under Chapter 29 organic compound rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2919.90.50Lower: 28.7% vs 41.5%

If when marketed solely for flame retardancy

Excludes plasticizer-specific subheading for general phosphoric esters.

3820.00.00.00Lower: 24% vs 41.5%

If anti-freezing preparations or prepared brines

Chapter 38 covers certain industrial fluid preparations containing these esters.

2931Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If containing other organo-inorganic metal linkages

Organo-inorganic compounds with metals shift to heading 2931 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit technical data sheet confirming plasticizer application to avoid reclassification

Monitor EU POPs regulation as some phosphate esters face concentration limits

Use proper Incoterms for bulk liquid shipments in IBC totes

Related Products under HTS 2919.90.25.00

Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)

Triphenyl phosphate is an aromatic phosphoric ester used primarily as a flame retardant plasticizer in PVC, resins, and other polymers. It falls under HTS 2919.90.25.00 as an 'other' aromatic plasticizer that is a phosphoric ester, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with phosphate functionality.

Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP)

Tricresyl phosphate is an aromatic triaryl phosphate ester serving as a plasticizer and flame retardant in lubricants, plastics, and vinyl applications. Classified under HTS 2919.90.25.00 for its role as an 'other' aromatic phosphoric ester plasticizer per Chapter 29 specifications.

Isodecyl Diphenyl Phosphate (IDDP)

Isodecyl diphenyl phosphate combines alkyl and aryl groups as a low-volatility plasticizer for engineering plastics and coatings. Falls under HTS 2919.90.25.00 as an aromatic phosphoric ester plasticizer, consistent with Chapter 29's chemical definition scope.

Tert-Butylphenyl Diphenyl Phosphate (TBPDPP)

Tert-butylphenyl diphenyl phosphate serves as a specialty plasticizer for high-temperature polymer applications. Classified in HTS 2919.90.25.00 for aromatic phosphoric ester plasticizers per Chapter 29 organic phosphorus compound provisions.

Diphenyl 2-Ethylhexyl Phosphate

This mixed alkyl-aryl phosphate ester functions as a plasticizer in flexible PVC flooring and wallcoverings. HTS 2919.90.25.00 applies due to its aromatic phosphoric ester structure as an 'other' plasticizer.

Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate (CDP)

Cresyl diphenyl phosphate is widely used as a plasticizer in cellulose acetate plastics and vinyl compounds. It meets HTS 2919.90.25.00 criteria as an aromatic 'other' phosphoric ester plasticizer.