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
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• SVHC authorization needed for EU; declare phthalate content accurately on invoices
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming benzyl/butyl ester structure