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Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) from Mexico

Tricresyl phosphate is a triaryl phosphate ester used primarily as a plasticizer and flame retardant in plastics, lubricants, and vinyl applications. It falls under HTS 2919.90.50.50 as a phosphoric ester (phosphate ester) that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2919. This classification applies to its chemical structure as an organophosphate ester without halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify it qualifies as a phosphoric ester under Chapter 29

• Ensure compliance with TSCA regulations for chemical imports; pre-register if manufactured or processed in the US

• Avoid misclassification as a pesticide if purity exceeds 99%; impure forms may fall under Chapter 38