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
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
• 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