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

3.7%

Rate breakdown

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