Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include REACH or TSCA registration numbers on commercial invoice for chemical compliance
• Verify phosphorous content via lab analysis to confirm Chapter 29 classification