2917.32.00.00/Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)/Germany

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) from Germany

Dioctyl phthalate (DOP), chemically bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, is the most common dioctyl orthophthalate used as a plasticizer for PVC. It falls under HTS 2917.32.00.00 as it is a derivative of orthophthalic acid (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid) esterified with two octyl alcohol molecules. This aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester is supplied as a clear, oily liquid for industrial plasticizing applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming dioctyl orthophthalate composition to avoid reclassification as mixtures

• Ensure proper UN 3082 hazardous material declaration for transport as environmentally hazardous substance in non-bulk packaging

• Include stabilizer content documentation; additions beyond safety/transport limits may shift classification per Chapter 29 note (g)