Dibutyl Adipate
Dibutyl adipate is an ester of adipic acid formed by reacting adipic acid with butanol, classified under HTS 2917.12.5000 as 'other' esters of adipic acid. It is commonly used as a plasticizer in PVC formulations and as a solvent in cosmetics. This acyclic polycarboxylic acid ester fits Chapter 29 note (A) for ester classification with the parent acid.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with >10% other solvents or additives
Mixtures of organic chemicals not purely adipic acid esters classified as chemical preparations in 3824
If chemically identified as different acyclic polycarboxylic acid ester
Other acyclic polycarboxylic acid esters fall under 2917.19; Chapter 29 note requires latest numerical heading
If imported as finished plasticizer formulation for surface active preparations
Surface-active preparations containing plasticizers classified in Chapter 34 based on end use
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming adipic acid ester composition to avoid reclassification as mixtures under 3824
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling per GHS for flammable liquids during customs clearance
• Verify REACH compliance if sourcing from EU; common pitfall is missing solvent residue declarations
Related Products under HTS 2917.12.50.00
Diisobutyl Adipate
Diisobutyl adipate, an adipic acid ester with isobutanol, is used in low-temperature plasticizers and emollients in personal care products. Classified under 2917.12.5000 as an 'other' ester of adipic acid per acyclic polycarboxylic acid heading. Meets Chapter 29 purity requirements for separate chemical compounds.
Dimethyl Adipate (DMA)
Dimethyl adipate is the methyl ester of adipic acid used as a solvent in paint strippers and as an intermediate in polymer production. Classified under 2917.12.5000 as other adipic acid esters per acyclic polycarboxylic acids. Chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Diethyl Adipate
Diethyl adipate serves as a flavoring agent in food products and fragrance fixative in perfumes. HTS 2917.12.5000 classification as other adipic acid ester follows Chapter 29 note (B) for ethyl esters. Excluded from food additive chapters by chemical definition priority.
Monoethyl Adipate
Monoethyl adipate is a half-ester of adipic acid used in pharmaceutical intermediates and polymer modifiers. Classified under HTS 2917.12.5000 as other adipic acid derivative per acyclic polycarboxylic acids. Single esterification maintains classification with parent acid.
Adipic Acid Mixed Esters
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.
Cyclohexyl Adipate
Cyclohexyl adipate ester used in high-performance plasticizers requiring thermal stability. Classified HTS 2917.12.5000 as other acyclic adipic acid ester despite cyclic alcohol component. Parent acid structure determines acyclic classification.