Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) Plasticizer from Germany
BBP is a fast-fusing compound plasticizer used in PVC flooring and rubber sealants despite regulatory restrictions. HTS 3812.20.5000 covers remaining permitted industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• End-use restrictions documentation (no consumer goods)
• REACH authorization required for EU markets
• Phase-out timeline awareness for substitution planning