Diphenyl 2-Ethylhexyl Phosphate (DPHP) from Germany
DPHP is a mixed alkyl-aryl phosphoric ester plasticizer balancing flame retardancy and flexibility for cable sheathing. Falls under HTS 2919.90.50.10 as halogen-free phosphoric ester plasticizer alternative to phthalates. Offers processing advantages in calendered PVC films.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Certify REACH Annex XVII compliance for phthalate replacement claims
• Provide gelation speed comparisons versus DOP for technical classification support
• Ensure color stability data (APHA <50) for white/light-colored applications