Ethyl Azelate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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