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Dioctyl Adipate (DOA) from Canada

Dioctyl adipate is an ester of adipic acid used primarily as a plasticizer in PVC formulations for flexible films and coatings. It falls under HTS 2917.12.20.00 as an adipic acid ester specifically classified as a plasticizer, meeting the chapter's criteria for acyclic polycarboxylic acid derivatives. Its low-temperature flexibility properties make it ideal for outdoor and automotive applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Verify purity and ester content via certificate of analysis to confirm classification as adipic acid plasticizer under Chapter 29

Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-hazardous transport to avoid DOT reclassification during customs clearance

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring packaging labels specify 'plasticizer use only' to prevent misclassification as general solvents

Dioctyl Adipate (DOA) from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2917.12.20.00