Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP) from Japan
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.
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
• Comply with CPSC flammability testing for plastic additive applications
• Certify phenol content below 0.1% to avoid phenol classification conflicts