Butyl Isodecyl Phthalate (BIDP) from Japan
BIDP mixed ester plasticizer used in vinyl flooring and wallcoverings for flexibility. HTS 2917.34.0150 'other' classification for orthophthalic esters per Chapter 29 organic compound definitions. Good low-temperature performance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mixed ester composition verified by HPLC analysis
• Flooring industry specs confirm plasticizer end-use