2-Ethylhexanol for Plasticizer Production from China
High-purity 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol specifically for synthesizing Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) plasticizers, a saturated monohydric octanol isomer under HTS 2905.16.00.10. Its branched structure provides essential low-temperature flexibility in PVC applications. Qualifies as separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare intended use as chemical intermediate; end-use certificates may qualify for duty preference programs
• Verify stabilizer-free formulation; Chapter 29 note (f) allows only transport stabilizers, not functional additives
• Monitor REACH/ TSCA compliance; pre-register with EPA for new chemical import notifications