Hexyl Azelate from China
Dihexyl azelate serves as a specialty plasticizer for low-temperature PVC applications. Falls under HTS 2917.13.00.90 as chemically defined azelaic acid ester without Chapter 29 exclusions like formulation for specific end-use.
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
• Viscosity specifications distinguish lubricant-grade from plasticizer-grade
• Biodegradability claims require OECD testing documentation for green chemistry claims
• Ensure no phthalate contamination; ppm levels affect REACH compliance