Diphenyl 2-Ethylhexyl Phosphate from China
This mixed aromatic-aliphatic phosphoric ester functions as a flame retardant plasticizer for PVC and flexible foams. Falls under HTS 2919.90.30.00 because the molecule contains aromatic rings, classified as 'aromatic' per tariff structure despite mixed substituents.
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
• Critical to provide molecular structure diagram showing aromatic rings for 2919.90.30 classification
• Ensure documentation specifies chemical identity, not trade name suggesting mixtures
• Monitor import volumes; may trigger ADD investigations from flame retardant producers