9,10-Epoxy Stearic Acid Phenyl Ester from China
An aromatic epoxy ester featuring a phenyl ester group and internal epoxide ring on the stearic chain backbone, meeting HTS 2910.90.20.00 aromatic epoxide criteria. Applied as a plasticizer-stabilizer in PVC flooring and coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document acid value, iodine value, and oxirane oxygen content per ASTM standards
• Provide end-use statement distinguishing from commodity epoxidized soybean oil
• Label with specific gravity and flash point for proper IMDG Class 9 classification