Tris(2-ethylhexyl) Phosphite from China
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphite is a viscous liquid phosphite ester used as a secondary plasticizer and heat stabilizer. Falls under HTS 2920.29.00.00 as an 'other' phosphite ester.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• High molecular weight requires density and viscosity specs in COA for Customs verification
• Biodegradation test data recommended due to environmental scrutiny of alkyl phosphites
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments only to maintain chemical compound classification