Adipic Acid/2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol Mixed Ester from Japan
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 — 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
• 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