Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) from Canada
Triethyl phosphate acts as a catalyst, solvent, and flame retardant in resins and plastics manufacturing. As a low molecular weight phosphoric ester, it falls under HTS 2919.90.50.50 per chapter provisions for separate organic phosphate compounds. Widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis intermediates.
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
• GMP certification beneficial for pharma intermediate applications
• Avoid plastic packaging; use HDPE/steel drums per chemical standards
• Declare as pure compound; plasticizer blends go to 3824