Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) from China
Diethyl phthalate serves as a solvent in perfumes, plastics, and nail polishes, being a colorless liquid ester of orthophthalic acid. Classified under HTS 2917.34.0150 as 'other' esters of orthophthalic acid per Chapter 29 definitions for chemically defined aromatic compounds. Used in cosmetic and industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include Cosmetic Ingredient Review documentation for fragrance/cosmetic uses; DEP has solvency restrictions in some regions
• Label with CAS number 84-66-2 and purity >99% to confirm classification as separate compound under Chapter 29