Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) Substitute Phosphate from Japan
This proprietary triaryl phosphate replaces BBP in flooring and wallcoverings, providing similar solvency with better fire performance. HTS 2919.90.50.10 covers it as phosphoric ester plasticizer replacing restricted phthalates. Meets stringent indoor air quality standards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
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
9903.05.4912.5%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
• Include substitution validation studies demonstrating equivalent plasticizing efficiency
• Certify <0.1% phthalate impurities for REACH SVHC exemption
• Document TVOC emissions <500μg/m³ for LEED certification support