Ethyl Acid Phosphate (EAP) from China
Ethyl acid phosphate is a monoester used in rust inhibitors and catalysts. HTS 2919.90.50 includes it as 'other' phosphoric ester, covering partial esters and lactophosphates. The acidic P-OH group characterizes it within the heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify acid value and mono/di ester ratio; pH testing prevents salt misclassification
• Corrosive UN 3265 labeling required; avoid Chapter 28 inorganic acid error
• For metalworking fluids, declare ester content > principal component