Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) from Japan
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a general-purpose plasticizer for cellulose acetate, PVC, and nitrocellulose lacquers. It offers good electrical properties and solvency despite regulatory restrictions in consumer goods. This acyclic polycarboxylic ester plasticizer is specifically covered by HTS 2917.19.70.20.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4%
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
• Maintain batch certificates showing DBP purity >99.5% to prevent classification as technical grade mixtures
• Declare intended industrial applications only, as consumer product restrictions trigger additional scrutiny
• Package in HDPE drums with nitrogen blanketing to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit