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Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification as a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29

• Ensure REACH/SVHC compliance for EU imports; TPP is listed on candidate lists in some regions

• Label with CAS 115-86-6 and GHS hazard pictograms to avoid customs delays