Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) from Japan
Dibutyl phthalate is an ester of orthophthalic acid used primarily as a plasticizer in PVC production for flexible plastics like flooring and cables. It falls under HTS 2917.34.0150 as an 'other' aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester, specifically the dibutyl ester derivative of phthalic acid. This classification applies to its pure chemical form for industrial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates to verify chemical composition meets Chapter 29 definitions for separate organic compounds
• Ensure REACH compliance for EU imports and TSCA registration for US; phthalates face restrictions in consumer goods
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; test for impurities exceeding trace levels which could shift to Chapter 38