Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate (BPEMP) from China
Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate is a specific polyether compound classified under HTS 3907.21.00.00 due to its chemical structure as a phosphonate ester of polyoxyethylene chains. It is primarily used as a flame retardant additive in plastics, textiles, and coatings. This primary form polymer meets the subheading note requiring the named structure to predominate by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition via certificate of analysis to confirm 95%+ purity of the bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate structure per subheading notes
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and REACH compliance docs for flame retardant chemicals to avoid CBP holds
• Avoid misclassification as general polyethers (3907.20); specify exact nomenclature in entry docs