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Antifoam Additive Based on Polyglycol Methylphosphonate from China

An industrial antifoam agent composed of polyglycol esters of methylphosphonic acid for use in chemical manufacturing and wastewater treatment. Classified under HTS 3824.92.00.00 due to its specific chemical structure as polyglycol esters of methylphosphonic acid. It controls foam formation in processing by altering surface tension.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

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

Provide detailed formulation certificates proving polyglycol ester content to prevent reclassification

Comply with DOT hazardous material shipping regulations if concentration exceeds flammability thresholds

Label clearly as chemical preparation under 3824 to distinguish from finished defoamers in 3402