Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate from Canada
Cresyl diphenyl phosphate is an organophosphate ester employed as a hydraulic fluid base and flame retardant in aviation lubricants. It qualifies for HTS 2919.90.50.50 as a non-specific phosphoric ester and salt under the chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds. The mixed aryl structure places it in the 'other' category.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets showing phosphate ester structure to avoid reclassification as hydrocarbon mixtures
• Comply with DOT hazardous material shipping requirements for flammable liquids
• Verify no neurotoxic impurities exceed 0.1% to prevent pesticide classification