Tributyl Citrate (TBC) from Japan
Tributyl citrate is a citrate ester plasticizer approved for food contact and medical applications due to low toxicity. It provides good plasticity to PVC films and coatings. As an acyclic polycarboxylic acid triester used as plasticizer, it falls under HTS 2917.19.70.20.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include FDA compliance letters for food contact notification if destined for packaging applications
• Provide acid value <0.2 mg KOH/g and APHA color <50 specs for classification confirmation
• Declare citrate origin (citric acid ester) to avoid confusion with phosphate plasticizers