Sebacic Acid Diisopropyl Ester from China
Diisopropyl sebacate functions as a emollient in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Qualifies for HTS 2917.13.00.90 as a pure sebacic acid diester, separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 scope, not excluded as cosmetic preparation.
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
• Cosmetic-grade requires USP/NF or CTFA specification compliance documentation
• Color and acid value specifications critical; off-spec material reclassified as technical grade
• Separate from finished cosmetic products to maintain Chapter 29 pure compound status