Ethyl Diphenylphosphinate from Japan
Ethyl diphenylphosphinate (Ph2P(O)OEt) contains two direct P-C bonds to phenyl groups, classifying as non-halogenated organo-phosphorus derivative under HTS 2931.49.0080. Used as flame retardant intermediate and oxidation reagent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• TSCA registration verification required for US manufacturing use
• Purity >98% specification prevents mixture classification under 3824
• Flash point documentation for Class 3 flammable liquid shipping