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Dibutyl Tartrate from Japan

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 — 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

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