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Dibutyl Tartrate from China

Dibutyl tartrate is utilized as a plasticizer in resins and solvent. HTS 2918.13.5000 covers it as 'other' tartaric esters, following ester rules in Chapter 29 note 3(A). The derivative maintains alcohol function characteristics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.9%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Flash point data for hazmat declaration; volatility testing for storage; avoid solvent-dissolved imports per Chapter note 1(e)