Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS) from Germany
Di(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, an ester of sebacic acid with 2-ethylhexanol, used as plasticizer in PVC for low-temperature flexibility. Classified under HTS 2917.13.00 per chapter note on esters following the parent acid subheading. Clear oily liquid meeting acyclic polycarboxylic acid ester definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >99% purity as sebacate ester to prevent reclassification
• TSCA registration required for US import; include pre-manufacture notice if new chemical