Triphenyl Antimony from China
Triphenyl antimony (SbPh3) features antimony-carbon bonds characteristic of organo-inorganic compounds in heading 2931. Used as a catalyst in PET resin production and flame retardant intermediate. Falls in 2931.90.90 as it doesn't match specific organo-inorganic subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide TSCA certification; antimony compounds require Section 8 reporting for volumes >10,000 lbs/year
• Solid material but toxic dust hazard—requires NIOSH-approved respirators for handling documentation
• Common misclassification as 2835 antimony salts; insist on 2931 organometallic classification