Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) from China

BBP is a mixed ester of orthophthalic acid used as plasticizer for PVC flooring and sealants. Falls under HTS 2917.34.0150 as 'other' aromatic polycarboxylic esters per Chapter 29 scope for separate compounds. Restricted in EU REACH for consumer exposure.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

SVHC authorization needed for EU; declare phthalate content accurately on invoices

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming benzyl/butyl ester structure