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
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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