Butyraldehyde for Plasticizer Production from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15.5%

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

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