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HTS Code · Chapter 29 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

2917.39.20.00Plasticizers

Also written 2917392000 and 2917.39.2000

HTS Code 2917.39.20.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesOrganic chemicalsPolycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives:Other:Other:Plasticizers in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 2917.39.20.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 41.5% to 44%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 2917.39.20.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
44%
$4,400.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
44.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,447.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty6.5%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 2917.39.20.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
6.5%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
15.4¢/kg + 57%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China44%
  • Mexico16.5%
  • Canada16.5%
  • Vietnam19%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2917.39.20.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
44%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China6.5%44%
Mexico6.5%16.5%0% with USMCA
Canada6.5%16.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam6.5%19%
Germany6.5%10%
Japan6.5%12.5%
South Korea6.5%12.5%
Taiwan6.5%10%
India6.5%16.5%
Ireland6.5%10%
Italy6.5%10%
Switzerland6.5%12.5%
Thailand6.5%19%
Malaysia6.5%16.5%
United Kingdom6.5%16.5%
France6.5%10%
Indonesia6.5%16.5%
Brazil6.5%44%
Bangladesh6.5%16.5%
Cambodia6.5%16.5%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Canada pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from India pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Thailand pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Malaysia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Indonesia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Brazil pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Bangladesh pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Cambodia pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2917.39.20.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $88M of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00), up 11% on 2024, mostly from Canada (46%), Mexico (25%) and South Korea (23%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Canada$40M46%49%16.5%0% with USMCA
Mexico$22M25%4%16.5%0% with USMCA
South Korea$21M23%12%12.5%
India$2M2%45%16.5%
Italy$1M1%17%10%
Colombia$432K0%60%19%12.5% with US-Colombia TPA
Malaysia$310K0%New16.5%
China$158K0%81%44%
Germany$149K0%33%10%
Taiwan$111K0%98%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 2917.39.20.00 cover?

HTS code 2917.39.20.00 covers plasticizers, classified under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.5%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2917.39.20.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2917.39.20.00 is 6.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15.4¢/kg + 57%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from China pay 44% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Vietnam pay 19% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of plasticizers (HTS 2917.39.20.00) from Mexico pay 16.5% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 2917.39.20.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $88M of plasticizers under HTS 2917.39.20.00, mostly from Canada (46%), Mexico (25%) and South Korea (23%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2917.39.20.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2917.39.20.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 2917.39.20.00?

They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 2917.39.20.00 or a related code cover dioctyl terephthalate from South Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Turkey and 1 other country. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.

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