Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate from China
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 — 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
• 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