Diphenyl Phthalate from Mexico
Diphenyl phthalate acts as plasticizer and flame retardant in engineering plastics. Falls under HTS 2917.34.0150 as other orthophthalic acid esters meeting Chapter 29 purity standards. Used where high temperature resistance needed.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Flame retardant test reports (UL94) support industrial classification
• Aryl ester structure distinguished from alkyl esters chemically