2919.90.50/Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP)/Japan

Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) from Japan

Tricresyl phosphate is a triaryl phosphate ester used primarily as a plasticizer and flame retardant in plastics, lubricants, and coatings. It falls under HTS 2919.90.50 as a phosphoric ester (phosphate ester) that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2919. This classification applies to its chemical structure as an organic phosphate ester without halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives.

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

• Provide detailed chemical analysis (COA) confirming it's a non-halogenated phosphoric ester to avoid misclassification under 2919.90.20

• Ensure SDS includes CAS number (1330-78-5) and purity specs for CBP verification; common pitfall is incorrect Chapter 29 heading

• Declare as 'other' phosphoric esters explicitly; bulk shipments require proper UN packaging for flammability