Diisobutyl Adipate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to prevent classification as cosmetic preparation under 3304
• Declare flash point and VOC content; common pitfall is incorrect hazardous material documentation
• For bulk imports, provide manufacturing process flow to demonstrate not a formulated mixture