Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Nuclear-related imports require NRC or DOE end-user certifications
• Provide NMR or GC-MS spectra confirming ester structure for CBP verification