Adipic Acid Derivative (Dibutyl Adipate) from China
Dibutyl adipate, an ester derivative of adipic acid, used as a plasticizer in cosmetics and coatings. Falls under HTS 2917.19.27.00 as 'other derivatives' of adipic acid per the subheading scope and Chapter 29 ester classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact ester type and acid source; esters follow the parent acid's heading per note 5(A)
• For cosmetic use, pre-register with FDA and provide safety assessments
• Avoid misdeclaration as general esters (2915), which could trigger audits