Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Automotive suppliers need IATF 16949 chemical approval documentation
• Higher melting point requires heated transport; declare properly
• Verify no crystalline form classification issues