Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate (DEHA)
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA) is a primary plasticizer for PVC requiring low-temperature flexibility. This ester of adipic acid is classified under tariff item 2917.12.00, which covers adipic acid esters.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a blend with other plasticizers
Blends of multiple plasticizers may not be classified as a single adipic acid ester.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is pure DEHA with no other plasticizers
• Declare the use in low-temperature applications to support classification
• Verify if the product is subject to Canadian environmental regulations for plasticizers
Related Products under Tariff item 2917.12.00
2-Ethylhexyl Methyl Adipate
2-Ethylhexyl methyl adipate is an asymmetric diester of adipic acid used in specialty coatings. As an ester of adipic acid, it is classified under tariff item 2917.12.00, which covers all esters of adipic acid.
Adipic Acid/2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol Mixed Ester
Mixed adipic esters optimized for plastisol processing, containing adipic acid esterified with 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and other alcohols. These esters are derivatives of adipic acid and fall under tariff item 2917.12.00, which covers adipic acid, its salts and esters.
Adipic Acid Di-n-hexyl Ester
Adipic acid di-n-hexyl ester used as a fast-fusing plasticizer for PVC flooring. This ester of adipic acid is classified under tariff item 2917.12.00, which includes esters of adipic acid, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and subheading note 1.
Adipic Acid Flakes for Nylon Production
Adipic acid flakes in crystalline form, optimized for nylon-6,6 synthesis through reaction with hexamethylenediamine. This is a separate chemically defined organic compound (hexanedioic acid) falling under tariff item 2917.12.00 as adipic acid, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Adipic Acid (Hexanedioic Acid)
Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) as a white crystalline dicarboxylic acid, primarily for nylon production. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound within Chapter 29, classified under tariff item 2917.12.00 for adipic acid.
Adipic Acid Mixed Esters
Mixed esters of adipic acid with different alcohols (e.g., butyl/hexyl) used in specialty lubricants. These esters are classified under tariff item 2917.12.00, which covers adipic acid esters, per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).