Adipic Acid/2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol Mixed Ester from China

Mixed adipic esters optimized for plastisol processing in coated fabrics and artificial leather. HTS 2917.12.20.00 classification as plasticizer per adipic acid derivation and end-use. Balances fusion speed and final product flexibility.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Composition certificates must specify minimum 90% adipate content for Chapter 29 purity

Avoid 'phthalate-free' claims without EPA validation to prevent greenwashing challenges

Customs may require end-use statements confirming plasticizer application