Sebacic Acid Dibenzyl Ester from Mexico
Dibenzyl sebacate used in specialty resins and as fragrance fixative intermediate. Classified HTS 2917.13.00.90 as sebacic acid ester; benzyl alcohol component doesn't override acid-function classification per note 5(A).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Benzyl functionality requires Aromatic Compound verification despite aliphatic acid chain
• Fragrance intermediate needs IFRA compliance statements
• Higher melting point requires temperature-controlled shipping documentation