Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS) from Japan
Dibutyl sebacate is a sebacic acid diester used as a plasticizer in cellulosic resins, nitrocellulose lacquers, and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 2917.13.00.90 as an 'other' ester of sebacic acid, their salts and esters, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% dibutyl sebacate purity to avoid mixture classification under 3824
• Include end-use declaration; cosmetic-grade requires additional FDA compliance documentation
• Watch for temperature control during shipping; improper storage can cause ester hydrolysis affecting classification proofs