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
16.5%
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
• 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