3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-1-propanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester Technical from China
Technical grade of this named phosphinate ester used as glyphosate herbicide intermediate and polymer flame retardant monomer. HTS 2931.90.70.00 specifically identifies this exact chemical structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Glyphosate producers require chiral purity certificates if enantiopure form imported
• Flammable solid precautions despite liquid appearance; flash point documentation needed
• EPA pesticide chemical code assignment required even for intermediates