2-Ethylhexyl Diphenyl Phosphate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Structure diagram essential showing two aromatic phenyl groups
• Avoid 'grease additive' labeling to prevent 3811 classification
• Biodegradation data may be required for environmental compliance