Butyl Methylphosphinate from Japan
Butyl methylphosphinate is a non-halogenated organo-phosphorus compound featuring a phosphorus atom bonded to a butyl group and a methyl group, classified under HTS 2931.49.0015 as specified. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing phosphorus-based flame retardants and agrochemicals.
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
• Verify chemical purity via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification under 2931.49.0015; ensure SDS includes phosphinate structure details
• Obtain EPA pre-manufacture notice if used in new chemical formulations