Triphenyl Phosphine Sulfide from China
Triphenyl phosphine sulfide ((C6H5)3P=S) contains three aromatic phenyl groups with phosphorus-sulfur functionality, qualifying as aromatic organo-sulfur under HTS 2930.90.2900. Used as ligand in catalysis and polymer synthesis. Chapter notes confirm organo-sulfur with nonmetal directly linked to carbon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Molecular structure verification critical due to potential phosphine (not sulfur) classification debate
• Air-stable but provide P/S ratio analysis to confirm sulfide vs oxide forms
• Not for Chapter 28 phosphorus compounds per chapter exclusion notes