Dibutyl Tartrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Flash point data for hazmat declaration; volatility testing for storage; avoid solvent-dissolved imports per Chapter note 1(e)