Trimethyl Phosphite from Germany

Trimethyl phosphite is a colorless liquid organophosphorus compound with the formula P(OCH3)3, classified under HTS 2920.23.00.00 as a phosphite ester. It serves as a key reagent in organic synthesis for producing pesticides, flame retardants, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain chemical import license and ensure SDS compliance with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if not on inventory

Verify purity certificate (>98%) as impurities may affect classification; package in UN-approved drums for phosphite hazards

Avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediate; declare as pure chemical reagent to prevent higher duties