Sourcing tris(chloropropyl) phosphate from China
Tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate from China carries 0% UK duty, with no trade remedy or suspension shown. For Great Britain, check UK REACH registration coverage and chemical supply duties before ordering, then qualify the grade in your foam formulation. Cambridge China Bridge sources tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate.
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UK duty on tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 2919 covers phosphoric esters and their salts and derivatives. Tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate, also called TCPP, is named as tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate, CAS RN 13674-84-5, under 2919 90 00 65. Chinese-origin goods carry 0% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension shown. The table shows buying formats within this same commodity line.
The supplied tariff record attaches export controls on dangerous chemicals and waste. HSE states that imports have no PIC notification obligations. Confirm with your customs broker whether any requirement attached to these entries applies to your shipment, particularly if material is waste or will subsequently be exported.
Give your broker the chemical identity, composition and intended use to confirm the commodity code. Related esters are covered in the phosphate flame retardants guide. Use the duty and VAT guide for the landed-tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate for rigid polyurethane foam | 2919 90 00 65 | 0% | None |
Specify the TCPP grade and foam formulation
Specify chemical identity, assay, isomer distribution, phosphorus and chlorine content, acidity, water, viscosity and colour. Agree test methods and acceptance limits with the factory, and require a certificate of analysis linked to each batch. Qualify a sample in the customer's rigid or flexible polyurethane formulation before accepting a replacement grade.
For Great Britain, confirm applicable UK REACH registration or only-representative arrangements with HSE using your annual imported quantities, alongside our UK REACH guide. Everyone in the supply chain must ensure correct labelling and packaging before market placement. A safety data sheet is required when a hazardous chemical is supplied for workplace use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 20 tonnes of tris(chloroisopropyl) phosphate in intermediate bulk containers; values repeat the reference guide's hypothetical example. under 2919 90 00 65, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £34,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £34,500, so it is £6,900. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: compare the chemical name, batch certificate and container labels; test assay and isomer distribution against the qualified sample.
Foam behaviour: check acidity, water and viscosity against agreed limits, then compare the batch in the customer's formulation.
Appearance: check colour and inspect a safely obtained sample for haze or sediment.
Packing and documents: check seals, leakage, batch identification, hazard labels and the English safety data sheet. Arrange batch sampling through the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A batch can match the product name but differ from the qualified grade in isomer distribution, water or acidity. Acidity and water can interfere with polyurethane catalysts and foam rise. Keep the approved sample and compare incoming batches before releasing them to production.
End use can also fail. Confirm applicable TCPP content restrictions for toys intended for young children or to be placed in the mouth with the relevant product-safety authority. Do not treat a raw-material certificate as evidence that the finished toy meets the applicable restrictions; arrange testing for the relevant component.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on TCPP from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 0% for 2919 90 00 65, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension.
Do I need UK REACH registration for TCPP?
For Great Britain, confirm applicable registration or only-representative arrangements with HSE using your annual imported quantities. Confirm that your substance and imports are covered by the applicable arrangements before ordering.
Can TCPP be used in children's toys?
Check the finished component rather than relying on the raw-material certificate.
What should a TCPP batch certificate include?
Ask for batch identity, assay, isomer distribution, phosphorus and chlorine content, acidity, water, viscosity and colour, with agreed test methods. Compare results with the grade qualified in your foam formulation.