Technical Naphthalene 78% Flakes from China
Technical grade naphthalene flakes assaying 78% naphthalene from coal tar, exceeding subheading purity threshold for 2707.40.00.00. Aromatic content outweighs non-aromatics; used in PVC plasticizers. Essential feedstock for industrial phthalic anhydride.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chromatograph analysis proving >50% naphthalene to avoid 2707.99 downgrade
• Declare in metric tons with barrel equivalents if applicable per chapter US note
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if purity borderline to prevent duty disputes