Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin Plasticizer Mixture from China
A liquid mixture containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13 with >48% chlorine) used as a plasticizer in PVC flooring and cables. It falls under HTS 3824.89.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to its high chlorination degree and listing as a restricted substance preparation. These mixtures are regulated for environmental and health risks.
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 chlorine content exceeds 48% and chain length C10-13 via lab analysis; obtain TSCA premanufacture notice if new formulation
• Declare exact composition to avoid EPA seizure at customs