Dibutyl Oxalate

Dibutyl oxalate ((COOC4H9)2) used as plasticizer intermediate and solvent. Classified HTS 2917.11.00.00 as oxalic acid ester following chapter ester rules prioritizing later numerical heading. Colorless liquid with bp 232°C.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2917.12.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.1%

If adipic acid derived

Different acyclic diacid esters have separate subheadings within same heading.

3812Lower: 15% vs 38.1%

If reaction mass with alcohols >20%

Mixtures from esterification containing excess alcohol classified as prepared binders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Refractive index 1.429-1.431 specification confirms ester identity and purity

UN2788 flammable liquid; flash point 93°C requires Class 3 packaging

Avoid confusion with adipate esters (2917.12) by providing structural analysis

Related Products under HTS 2917.11.00.00

Oxalic Acid Dihydrate

Oxalic acid dihydrate (C2H2O4·2H2O) is the crystalline form of oxalic acid commonly used in industrial cleaning and metal polishing. It falls under HTS 2917.11.00.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid. This pure compound meets chapter 29 note (a) without exclusions.

Sodium Oxalate

Sodium oxalate (Na2C2O4) is the disodium salt of oxalic acid used in analytical chemistry and textile processing. Classified under HTS 2917.11.00.00 per chapter note on inorganic salts of organic acids staying with parent acid heading. Meets criteria as salt of acyclic polycarboxylic acid.

Potassium Binoxalate

Potassium hydrogen oxalate (KHC2O4) or potassium binoxalate used in photography and metal finishing. Falls under HTS 2917.11.00.00 as acid salt of oxalic acid per classification notes. Chemically defined organic compound containing required functional groups.

Dimethyl Oxalate

Dimethyl oxalate (CH3OOC-CO-OCH3) is the dimethyl ester of oxalic acid used as solvent and chemical intermediate. HTS 2917.11.00.00 covers oxalic acid esters per heading description and chapter ester classification notes. Liquid organic compound meeting chapter 29 purity requirements.

Diethyl Oxalate

Diethyl oxalate ((COOC2H5)2) is the ethyl ester of oxalic acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and dye manufacturing. Specifically included in HTS 2917.11.00.00 as oxalic acid ester. Chapter notes confirm esters classified with parent acid occurring last in numerical order.

Ammonium Oxalate

Diammonium oxalate ((NH4)2C2O4·H2O) used in textile dyeing and analytical reagent applications. Classified HTS 2917.11.00.00 as salt of oxalic acid per chapter inorganic salt classification rules. Chemically defined compound meeting chapter purity standards.