Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate) Resin Pellets

Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate), a phosphorus-containing polymer, is supplied in primary form as translucent pellets for processing into flame-retardant plastics. It falls under HTS 3911.20.00.00 as a specifically named polymer in primary forms (pellets) not elsewhere classified in Chapter 39. This material meets the subheading note requiring the named monomer units to contribute 95% or more by weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3904.10.00Same rate: 41.5%

If chemically modified with significant additives

Chemically modified polymers not specifically named fall under 'Other' aminoplasts or similar in 3904 per subheading note (a)(3), if phosphonate structure altered.

3909Lower: 16.3% vs 41.5%

If for copolymer blends where phosphonate monomer <95%

Blends not meeting 95% purity classified by predominant monomer under other polyesters in 3909.99 per subheading note (a)(4).

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as prepared flame-retardant additive mixture

Polymer mixtures/additives not in primary form for plastics classified as chemical preparations in 3824 rather than pure polymers in heading 39.11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify monomer composition documentation showing 95%+ phosphonate content per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification; obtain supplier certificates confirming it's unmodified primary form; declare as non-hazardous but note phosphorus content for REACH/ TSCA compliance