Tris(2-chloroethyl) Phosphate (TCEP) from Japan
TCEP is a halogenated phosphoric triester used as a flame retardant in polyurethane foam and textiles despite regulatory scrutiny. HTS 2920.90.51.00 includes its halogenated derivatives of inorganic acid esters. Phased out in some uses but imported for industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• TSCA reporting required for suspected carcinogen; maintain 5-year retention records
• Declare chlorine content precisely; affects halogenated derivative status