Diethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) from Mexico
DEHP is a widely used general-purpose phthalate plasticizer for medical devices, food packaging films, and toys. As a pure orthophthalic acid ester, it falls squarely under HTS 2917.34.01 per Chapter 29's provisions for aromatic polycarboxylic acid derivatives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice required for food contact substance imports
• Maintain TSCA inventory status documentation