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Bulk Diethyl Phosphite in ISO Tanks from Japan

Diethyl phosphite shipped in bulk ISO tanks for industrial chemical distribution, classified under HTS 2920.22.00.00 as qualifying transport packaging per Chapter 29 note 2(e).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• ISO tanks must bear UN phosphite specification; lined steel tanks preferred over aluminum

• Tank residue <0.1% required between cargoes; cross-contamination triggers full retest

• Bill of lading must specify 'pure diethyl phosphite, no solvent' to avoid 3824