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Industrial Grade Butyl Methylphosphinate 98%

High-purity (98%) butyl methylphosphinate used in polymer flame retardant synthesis, specifically classified under HTS 2931.49.0015 as a non-halogenated organo-phosphorus derivative. Meets chapter note requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+108.8%112.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%+106.3%110%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%+106.3%110%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+21.3%21.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+23.8%23.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2931.49.00Same rate: 112.5%

If containing trace halogen impurities >0.1%

Halogenated organo-phosphorus derivatives classified separately from non-halogenated under 2931.49.91

2909.60.20.00Lower: 43% vs 112.5%

If alcoholate form rather than phosphinate

Metal alcoholates classified with corresponding alcohols per chapter note 4(D)

3809.93.50.00Lower: 43.5% vs 112.5%

If finishing operation imparts pesticide properties

Formulations for retail pesticide use move to Chapter 38

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include REACH/ TSCA registration numbers on commercial invoice; test for heavy metal impurities that could trigger 2931.00 classification

โ€ข Use UN-approved phosphorous compound packaging