Diethyl Adipate
Diethyl adipate is an ester of adipic acid formed by reacting adipic acid with ethanol. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products and as a fragrance fixative in perfumes. As an ester of adipic acid, it falls under tariff item 2917.12.00, which covers adipic acid, its salts and 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 not a pure ester of adipic acid but a mixture of esters
Mixtures of esters may be classified under other acyclic polycarboxylic acid derivatives if not specifically covered by 2917.12.
If the product is a mixture of odoriferous substances for the food or drink industry
Mixtures of odoriferous substances used as flavoring agents are classified in heading 3302, not as a single chemical compound.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the product is for food use, verify it complies with Health Canada's food additive regulations and is listed in the Food and Drug Regulations
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and CAS number (141-28-6) for customs clearance
• Confirm whether the product requires a food additive import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Related Products under Tariff item 2917.12.00
2-Ethylhexyl Methyl Adipate
2-Ethylhexyl methyl adipate is an asymmetric adipic acid diester blending properties of branched and linear esters for specialty coatings. This ester of adipic acid falls under tariff item 2917.12.00.
Adipic Acid/2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol Mixed Ester
Mixed adipic esters optimized for plastisol processing in coated fabrics and artificial leather. These esters of adipic acid fall under tariff item 2917.12.00 as esters of adipic acid, per Chapter 29 ester rules.
Adipic Acid Di-n-hexyl Ester
Adipic acid di-n-hexyl ester functioning as a fast-fusing plasticizer for PVC flooring and wallcoverings. This ester of adipic acid is classified under tariff item 2917.12.00 as an ester of adipic acid.
Adipic Acid Flakes for Nylon Production
Adipic acid flakes in crystalline form, optimized for reaction with hexamethylenediamine in nylon-6,6 synthesis. This chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid falls under tariff item 2917.12.00 as adipic acid, its salts and esters, per Chapter 29 legal notes.
Adipic Acid (Hexanedioic Acid)
Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) as a white crystalline dicarboxylic acid used primarily in nylon production. As a chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid, it is classified under tariff item 2917.12.00 for adipic acid, its salts and esters.
Adipic Acid Mixed Esters
Adipic acid mixed esters combining adipic acid with different alcohols (e.g., butyl/hexyl) used in specialty lubricants. These esters of adipic acid are classified under tariff item 2917.12.00.