Triethyl Phosphite from Japan
Triethyl phosphite is a colorless liquid organophosphorus compound with the formula P(OCH2CH3)3, classified under HTS 2920.24.00.00 as a phosphite ester of an inorganic acid of nonmetal (phosphorous acid). It is a key reagent in organic synthesis for producing phosphonate ligands and flame retardants.
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
• Verify purity levels (typically >97%) via Certificate of Analysis to meet chemical import standards; ensure proper UN 2323 hazardous material labeling for transport; declare as pure compound to avoid mixture reclassification under Chapter 38