Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) from Germany
Tricresyl phosphate is an aromatic phosphoric ester used as a plasticizer and flame retardant in vinyl and synthetic lubricants. Classified under HTS 2919.90.30.00 as an 'other' aromatic phosphoric ester and its salts, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide technical data confirming cresyl groups confirm aromatic classification vs aliphatic esters
• Include REACH/ TSCA registration docs as it's regulated for toxicity concerns
• Avoid packaging suggesting end-use (e.g
• 'lubricant additive') to prevent Chapter 38 reclassification