Acenaphthene from Japan
Acenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the formula C12H10, consisting of naphthalene with an ethylene bridge. It falls under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a specific cyclic hydrocarbon listed in the tariff description for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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 Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity and identity as acenaphthene to avoid misclassification
• Ensure packaging complies with UN/DOT hazardous material regulations if shipped in bulk
• Declare exact CAS number (83-32-9) on entry documents to match tariff description