2-Ethylhexyl Diphenyl Phosphate from China
An aromatic phosphoric ester used in grease additives and flame retardant plastics. The presence of phenyl groups qualifies it as aromatic under HTS 2919.90.30.00 despite the aliphatic 2-ethylhexyl chain.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Structure diagram essential showing two aromatic phenyl groups
• Avoid 'grease additive' labeling to prevent 3811 classification
• Biodegradation data may be required for environmental compliance