Pseudocumene Solvent Grade for Ink Manufacturing from Japan
Solvent-grade pseudocumene specifically distilled for flexographic ink production, a pure cyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2902.90.10.00. Meets chapter requirements for separate chemically defined compounds used in printing ink formulations.
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
• Provide end-use statement for ink manufacturing to support solvent classification if questioned
• Low water content specification (<0.05%) critical for ink applications; include test data
• Avoid bulk petroleum declarations; specify chemical purity to maintain Chapter 29 status