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
42.3%
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
• 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