Adipic Acid Mixed Esters from China
Mixed esters combining adipic acid with different alcohols (e.g., butyl/hexyl) used in specialty lubricants. HTS 2917.12.5000 as other adipic acid esters per Chapter 29 note (A) last-in-numerical-order rule. Chemically defined despite mixed alcohol components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify exact alcohol ratios in CoA; customs may require HPLC chromatograms
• Lubricant base stock documentation prevents 2710 reclassification
• Biodegradability claims need OECD 301 testing certification