Chlorinated Paraffin Plasticizer from China
Medium-chain chlorinated paraffin (C14-C17, 42-52% chlorine) used as secondary plasticizer in PVC flooring and cables. HTS 3824.99.5000 covers this non-short-chain, solely chlorinated hydrocarbon mixture as chemical preparation. Enhances flame retardancy and flexibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify carbon chain length (not 10-13) and chlorine <48% to avoid 3824.81 waste classification
• Provide REACH-like dossiers for polymer additive safety data
• Store in HDPE containers to prevent leaching; declare as UN3082 misc. liquid