Butyraldehyde for Plasticizer Production from China
Technical grade normal butyraldehyde dedicated for 2-ethylhexanol production used in DOP plasticizers. Pure normal isomer qualifies for HTS 2912.19.25.00 as acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined compounds.
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
• Link end-use declaration to plasticizer manufacturers to support industry-specific duty programs
• Batch test for aldehyde content using hydroxylamine titration method for CBP laboratory verification
• Coordinate with downstream manufacturers for bonded warehouse transfers avoiding immediate duty payment