Tris(2-chloroethyl) Phosphate (TCEP) from Germany
Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate is a halogenated organo-phosphorus compound used primarily as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and polyurethane foams. It falls under HTS 2931.59.00 as a halogenated organo-inorganic compound with phosphorus and chlorine directly linked to carbon atoms, not classifiable as sulfonated or halogenated derivatives of other headings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification under 2931.59.00
• Check REACH, TSCA, and Prop 65 restrictions as TCEP is regulated for environmental and health concerns
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and ensure proper UN packaging for hazardous chemical transport