Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP)

DCHP provides high temperature resistance as a plasticizer in automotive under-the-hood applications and cellulose acetate. As an orthophthalic acid ester with cyclic alcohol groups, it imports under HTS 2917.34.01.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+25.0%31.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.20.50.00Lower: 28.7% vs 31.5%

If cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ester

Different parent acid structure changes heading from aromatic phthalate to alicyclic.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If heat-stabilized commercial grades

Stabilizer additions creating mixtures exceed Chapter 29 chemically defined limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Automotive suppliers need IATF 16949 chemical approval documentation

โ€ข Higher melting point requires heated transport; declare properly

โ€ข Verify no crystalline form classification issues