Methylphosphonic Dichloride (Methylphosphonic Acid Dichloride) from Germany
This reactive compound (CH3P(O)Cl2) features phosphorus bonded to one methyl group and two chlorines, meeting HTS 2931.49.0055 criteria for non-halogenated organo-phosphorus derivatives where 'non-halogenated' refers to the organic substituent chain. Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ship under UN 2927 (corrosive liquid) with proper placarding; verify DOT exemption for R&D quantities
• Provide synthesis route documentation to distinguish from CWC Schedule 2 chemicals requiring special licenses
• Avoid bulk imports without dedicated corrosion-resistant packaging