Stabilized Methylphosphonic Acid Flakes from Japan
Methylphosphonic acid flakes with minimal stabilizer for safe transport, falling under HTS 2931.44.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing added stabilizers. Used in polymer flame retardant production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Document stabilizer as necessary for preservation only; test for anti-caking agents
• Pitfall: excessive additives trigger note (g) but risk specific use exclusion