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§ HTS 3812.20.50.00 · US import duty

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Chapter
38
MFN base rate
5%
Active overlays
1
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified or included; antioxidizing preparations and other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics: · Compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics: · Other
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HTS CODE
3812.20.50.00
General (MFN)5%
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)25%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)5%
SpecialFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL, JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)25%
Unitskg

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.03 section301 +25% active
    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)
    Applies to China

§ AD/CVD WATCHAD/CVD orders that may apply

These antidumping or countervailing duty orders mention this HTS in their Federal Register notices. The written scope of the order — not the HTS — is dispositive. Verify the actual scope at trade.gov before assuming an order applies to your shipment.

  • A-455-808 AD PL (PL) Order 2025-05-22
    Dioctyl Terephthalate From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye: Antidumping Duty Orders
    View order →
  • A-489-852 AD TR (TR) Order 2025-05-22
    Dioctyl Terephthalate From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye: Antidumping Duty Orders
    View order →
  • A-557-827 AD Malaysia (MY) Order 2025-05-22
    Dioctyl Terephthalate From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye: Antidumping Duty Orders
    View order →
  • A-583-875 AD Taiwan (TW) Order 2025-05-22
    Dioctyl Terephthalate From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye: Antidumping Duty Orders
    View order →
  • A-580-889 AD South Korea (KR) Continued 2023-08-18
    Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
    View order →

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 30% · $3,000.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 5% $500.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 25% $2,500.00 9903.88.03
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • 3812.20.10.00
    Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic plasticizer
    Base rate: 6.5% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
  • 3812.31.00.00
    Mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ)
    Base rate: 6.5% Chapter 99: 1 Base rate differs from selected HTS
  • 3812.39
    Other:
    Base rate: — Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.

China → Vietnam
$2,500.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline AD/CVD orders
China (CN) 30% $3,000.00 — —
Vietnam (VN) 5% $500.00 -$2,500.00 —
Mexico (MX) 5% $500.00 -$2,500.00 —
India (IN) 5% $500.00 -$2,500.00 —
South Korea (KR) 5% $500.00 -$2,500.00 1

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 5% 25% 30% $3,000.00
Vietnam (VN) 5% 0% 5% $500.00
Mexico (MX) 5% 0% 5% $500.00
India (IN) 5% 0% 5% $500.00
South Korea (KR) 5% 0% 5% $500.00

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