Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) from China
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 — 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
• 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