Industrial DIDP Diisodecyl Phthalate for Wire Insulation from Germany
Diisodecyl orthophthalate (DIDP) formulated for PVC wire and cable insulation compounding provides excellent electrical properties and low volatility. This pure compound is specifically named under HTS 2917.33.0010 within aromatic polycarboxylic esters. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note 1(a).
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
• Ship in ISO tanks or drums with nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation, maintaining purity for Chapter 29 classification
• Declare exact CAS number 26761-40-0 on commercial invoice; deviations trigger re-examination for alternative classifications
• Monitor EU REACH authorization status as many suppliers are multinational; US importers need TSCA pre-manufacture notice if new