Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
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