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Triphenyl Phosphate from Japan

Triphenyl phosphate is an aromatic ester of phosphoric acid used as a flame retardant in plastics and resins. It falls under HTS 2920.90.2000 as an aromatic ester of an inorganic acid (phosphoric acid) of a nonmetal (phosphorus), excluding hydrogen halides. Its structure features three phenyl groups attached to the phosphate core.

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

Provide detailed chemical composition and CAS number (115-86-6) on commercial invoice for proper classification

Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheet) accompanies shipment due to flammability and toxicity hazards

Verify REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe; common pitfall is misclassifying as plastic additive under Chapter 39

Triphenyl Phosphate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2920.90.20.00