3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-1-propanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester Technical from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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