Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) from Japan
TCP functions as a high-temperature plasticizer for synthetic lubricants and PVC plastisols in automotive and aerospace applications. It qualifies under HTS 2919.90.50.10 as a phosphoric ester plasticizer with its cresyl groups providing oxidative stability. Primarily used where extreme temperature resistance is required.
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
• Certify ortho-isomer content below 0.1% to comply with nerve agent precursor restrictions
• Include end-use statements specifying lubricant/plasticizer applications for CBP verification
• Ensure ISO 9001/REACH compliance documentation for quality assurance claims