2919.90.50.50/Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)/Japan

Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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