Isodecyl Diphenyl Phosphate (IDPP) from Japan
Isodecyl diphenyl phosphate functions as a low-volatility plasticizer and flame retardant for flexible PVC and coatings. This alkyl-aryl phosphoric ester is captured by HTS 2919.90.50.50 as an 'other' phosphoric ester per Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds. It lacks specific provisions elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >95% purity to maintain Chapter 29 classification
• Include end-use statements if challenged on plasticizer vs pure chemical status
• Ensure stabilizers don't render it a 'preparation' under 3824