Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) from Germany
Dibutyl phthalate is a short-chain phthalate ester used in personal care products, adhesives, and as a solvent. It imports under HTS 2917.34.01 as an orthophthalic acid diester, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Subject to CPSIA phthalate content limits (<0.1%) for children's products; test and certify
• Declare exact CAS number (84-74-2) on commercial invoice for CBP verification
• Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers; may trigger stability reclassification