Methyltriphenylphosphonium Bromide from China

Methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide is a phosphonium salt used in Wittig reagent preparation for olefin synthesis. Classified under 2931.90.90.52 as an organo-inorganic compound per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) for organic salts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Hygroscopic; specify anhydrous grade and include retest date on labeling

Phosphorus compounds monitored under Chemical Weapons Convention; declare quantities

Confirm quaternary phosphonium structure to avoid organic phosphorus misclassification