Trimethyl Phosphite from China
Trimethyl phosphite is a colorless liquid organophosphorus compound with the formula P(OCH3)3, classified under HTS 2920.29.00.00 as a phosphite ester. It is used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for pesticides and flame retardants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming phosphite ester structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure SDS and purity documentation; impurities may trigger reclassification under Chapter 28
• Label containers with UN numbers for phosphorous compounds to comply with DOT hazardous material regulations