Ethyl Azelate from China

Diethyl azelate (azelaic acid diethyl ester) used as polymer intermediate and plasticizer. HTS 2917.13.00.90 classification follows Chapter 29 note 5(B) for ethyl esters of polycarboxylic acids, aligning with parent acid subheading.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.8%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ethyl esters follow acid classification per note 5(B); confirm no aromatic substitution

Boiling point documentation required for proper hazardous material declaration

Distinguish from adipate ethyl esters (2917.12) via chain length verification