Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) from Germany
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), synonymous with DOP, is a branched-chain dioctyl orthophthalate plasticizer for flexible PVC products. Classified under HTS 2917.32.00.00 as the principal commercial form of dioctyl orthophthalates derived from phthalic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol. Used extensively in wire insulation, flooring, and medical tubing.
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
• Provide REACH registration and SVHC declarations due to phthalate restrictions in EU and emerging US regulations
• Label containers with CAS 117-81-7 and flash point data (196°C); improper documentation triggers DOT hazardous material violations
• Confirm >99% purity via GC-MS analysis; impurities >1% risk reclassification as 2917.39 other phthalate esters