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Toluene with Stabilizer from Japan

Toluene containing polymerization inhibitor (e.g., 0.025% BHT) for safe transport, classified under HTS 2902.30.00.00 per chapter note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document stabilizer as <0.1% and solely for transport per chapter note requirements

• Specify inhibitor type (BHT, TBHQ) prevents auto-oxidation during shipping

• Use stainless steel drums; avoid copper contamination affecting purity