DOP Aromatic Plasticizer for PVC from China
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOP) is a liquid aromatic plasticizer used to enhance flexibility in PVC compounds for cables and flooring. It falls under HTS 3812.20.10.00 because it contains aromatic plasticizers specifically compounded for plastics processing. This subheading covers compound plasticizers not elsewhere specified that include any aromatic or modified aromatic components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify plasticizer composition via GC-MS testing to confirm aromatic content for proper classification; obtain REACH or TSCA certification for chemical safety compliance; avoid misclassification as simple phthalates under 2917 by documenting compound formulation