Irganox 259 Antioxidant

Irganox 259 is the commercial name for 1,6-Hexanediol bis(3,5-dibutyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, a high-performance hindered phenolic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation in polymers. It falls under HTS 2918.29.06.00 as a specific carboxylic acid with phenol function and additional oxygen functionality, classified by its precise chemical structure in Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.8%

If blended with other stabilizers at >20% concentration

Blends of chemical additives like polymer stabilizer packages are classified as chemical preparations in 3824 rather than pure compounds.

2934.99Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If imported as a solution in organic solvent for safety transport

Chapter 29 note (e) allows solutions for safety/transport, but if solvent renders it suitable for specific use, it may shift to heterocyclic compounds or preparations.

3808.94.10.00Lower: 31.5% vs 40.8%

If when explicitly labeled and sold as goods for retail plastic stabilization

Certain chemical goods specified in Chapter 38 for retail use as plastic additives may take precedence over pure compound classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates (COA) confirming the exact composition matches the HTS description to avoid reclassification

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and stabilizer declarations as per Chapter 29 note (f) for preservatives added during transport

Verify purity levels (>98% typical for Irganox 259) to prevent misclassification as mixtures under different headings