Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP) from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• Include REACH or TSCA registration numbers on commercial invoice for chemical compliance
• Verify phosphorous content via lab analysis to confirm Chapter 29 classification