Ethylene Phosphite
Ethylene phosphite functions as a phosphorous acid ester used in agricultural pesticides and metal surface treatments. Covered by HTS 2920.90.51.00 for esters of other inorganic nonmetal acids like phosphorous acid. Applied in corrosion inhibition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If organo-inorganic phosphorus compounds
P-C bonded phosphites may classify under 2931 rather than esters.
If imported as pesticide intermediate
Pesticide preparations containing phosphites fall under Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• EPA pesticide chemical code required on entry summary
• Validate P-H bond via spectroscopy for phosphite vs phosphate distinction
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Tetraethyl Lead (TEL)
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Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP)
Trimethyl phosphate is the triester of phosphoric acid and methanol, used as a flame retardant, solvent, and pesticide intermediate. It qualifies under HTS 2920.90.51.00 as an ester of phosphoric acid (inorganic acid of nonmetal phosphorus). Common in polymer processing and extraction processes.
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
Triethyl phosphate, formed from phosphoric acid and ethanol, serves as a solvent, plasticizer, and flame retardant in resins and coatings. HTS 2920.90.51.00 covers it as an ester of phosphoric acid, a key nonmetal inorganic acid. Widely used in industrial solvent applications.
Tributyl Phosphate (TBP)
Tributyl phosphate is a phosphoric acid triester with butanol, employed in nuclear fuel reprocessing, solvent extraction, and as a defoamer. Classified in HTS 2920.90.51.00 for esters of inorganic phosphorus acids excluding halides. Key in hydrometallurgy processes.
Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
Triphenyl phosphate ester from phosphoric acid and phenol acts as a flame retardant in PVC, polyurethane, and engineering plastics. Falls under HTS 2920.90.51.00 as a nonmetal inorganic acid ester. Essential for consumer electronics housing.