Dinonyl Orthophthalate (DNOP) from Mexico

Dinononyl orthophthalate (DNOP) is an aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester classified under HTS 2917.33.0050 as 'other' dinonyl orthophthalates. It serves as a plasticizer for PVC and other polymers, providing flexibility and durability to plastics used in industrial applications. The chemical structure features two nonyl alcohol chains esterified with orthophthalic acid, meeting the specific heading requirements.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical composition certificates (COA) confirming dinonyl orthophthalate content to avoid reclassification as general phthalates

Ensure REACH and TSCA compliance documentation; include safety data sheets (SDS) showing industrial plasticizer use, not consumer applications

Avoid common pitfalls by verifying purity levels (>95%) as impurities may trigger classification under broader 2917.39 headings