Dimethyl Phosphite with Stabilizer from Japan
Dimethyl phosphite stabilized with BHT for transport stability is a phosphite ester under HTS 2920.21.00.00, as chapter note (f) allows stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing classification. Used in herbicide synthesis.
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%
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer as <0.1% to stay within note (f); use DOT-approved stainless steel drums; declare exact composition to avoid duties on mixtures