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

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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