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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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