Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) from Japan
Triphenyl phosphate is an aromatic phosphoric ester used primarily as a flame retardant in plastics and resins. It falls under HTS 2919.90.30.00 as an aromatic phosphoric ester (other than those specifically named) that is a chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it's a separate chemically defined compound, not a mixture exceeding Chapter 29 scope
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting flame retardant use to avoid reclassification as plastic additive (Chapter 38)
• Check for halogenated impurities; if present in significant amounts, may shift to different subheading