Terephthalic Acid Di-2-ethylhexyl Ester from China

This terephthalic acid ester with 2-ethylhexanol serves as a phthalate-free plasticizer for soft PVC films and sheeting. HTS 2917.39.20.00 covers it as an aromatic polycarboxylic plasticizer derivative. Known for low volatility and excellent gelling properties.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit technical data sheet specifying plasticizer functionality and PVC compatibility

Monitor TSCA inventory status and provide PMN if new chemical introduction

Package in ISO-approved drums with nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation