Phthalic Anhydride Feedstock o-Xylene from Japan
o-Xylene specifically refined for oxidation to phthalic anhydride in plasticizer manufacturing, falling under HTS 2902.41.00.00 as a pure cyclic hydrocarbon per Chapter 29 note (a). Purity specifications ensure classification separate from crude petroleum products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as chemical intermediate if requesting binding ruling for classification
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping above freezing point (o-Xylene freezes at -25°C)
• Include REACH/TSCA compliance certificates for downstream polymer manufacturing