Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(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