Dibutyl Maleate from Germany
Dibutyl maleate, an ester of maleic acid with butanol, used as reactive diluent in unsaturated polyester resins and copolymer production. Falls under HTS 2917.19.20.00 per chapter note on ester classification with parent acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Molecular structure verification confirming maleic acid parent essential
• VOC content documentation for resin applications and environmental compliance
• Distinguish from fumarate esters which follow similar but separate classification