Triisooctyl Phosphate (TIOP) from China
TIOP serves as a primary plasticizer for nitrocellulose lacquers and PVC flooring applications requiring high solvency. Classified in HTS 2919.90.50.10 as a trialkyl phosphoric ester plasticizer, it offers excellent compatibility with polar polymers. Commonly used where rapid gelation and fast fusion are needed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document branched octyl chain structure (2-ethylhexyl derivatives) distinguishing from linear DOP
• Include volatility and migration test data confirming plasticizer permanence
• Verify VOC content <3% for low-emission flooring applications