Dipropyl Azelate
Dipropyl azelate is the dipropyl ester of azelaic acid, functioning as a plasticizer and solvent in coatings. It is classified as an 'other' azelaic acid ester under this tariff item, meeting Chapter 29 criteria.
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 |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2917.13.00
Azelaic Acid Diethyl Ester
Diethyl azelate is a diester of azelaic acid, a colorless liquid with a fruity odor used in the synthesis of low molecular weight polyesters and as a cross-linking agent. As an ester of azelaic acid, it falls under tariff item 2917.13.00, which covers azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters.
Azelaic Acid Dimethyl Ester
Dimethyl azelate is the dimethyl ester of azelaic acid, used as a chemical intermediate for polymer synthesis and corrosion inhibitors. It qualifies as an 'other' ester of acyclic polycarboxylic acids under this tariff item.
Azelaic Acid Monosodium Salt
Sodium azelate is the monosodium salt of azelaic acid, a white powder used in biodegradable polymers and corrosion inhibitors. As a salt of azelaic acid, it is explicitly included in tariff item 2917.13.00, which covers azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters.
Azelaic Acid Powder
Azelaic acid in crystalline powder form is a pure dicarboxylic acid with nine carbon atoms, used primarily in cosmetics for acne and rosacea treatment. It falls directly under tariff item 2917.13.00, which specifically names azelaic acid.
Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules
Bio-based sebacic acid granules are renewable sebacic acid derived from castor oil, granulated for metering in biodegradable polymer production. Regardless of bio-origin, the product is chemically identical to sebacic acid and falls under tariff item 2917.13.00.
Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Sebacate
Bis(2-butoxyethyl) sebacate is a high-performance plasticizer for nitrocellulose and polyvinyl butyral applications. It is a chemically defined sebacic acid ester, meeting Chapter 29 criteria without exclusions.