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Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Sebacate from Mexico

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) sebacate serves as a high-performance plasticizer for nitrocellulose and polyvinyl butyral applications. HTS 2917.13.00.90 applies as a sebacic acid ester, chemically defined without excluded Chapter 29 additives like anti-dusting agents rendering it preparation-specific.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

110%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Complex alkyl chain requires detailed structural formula on SDS for verification

• Flash point documentation mandatory for air shipment of this combustible liquid

• Avoid 'plasticizer' only description; specify sebacate ester chemistry explicitly