Diphenyl Cresyl Phosphate (DPCP) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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