Methylphosphonic Dichloride from Japan
Methylphosphonic dichloride (CH3P(O)Cl2) contains phosphorus bonded solely to one methyl group and two chlorine atoms, fitting HTS 2930.90.9225's criteria for phosphorus compounds with specified alkyl groups. This reactive intermediate is used in organophosphorus synthesis. No other carbon atoms are present in the core structure.
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
• Ship with stabilizer as required by chapter note (e); unstabilized forms pose safety risks during transport
• Include reaction pathway documentation showing derivation from methylphosphonic acid to confirm heading placement
• Verify no solvent content exceeds transport safety limits per chapter note (e) to avoid reclassification