Sebacic Acid Diisopropyl Ester from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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