Industrial 1,4-Butanediol from Japan
Technical-grade 1,4-butanediol for plasticizer and polymer synthesis, classified as butylene glycol under HTS 2905.39.10.00. Chemically defined acyclic diol meeting Chapter 29 purity standards.
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 polymer use on commercial invoice; ensure <0.1% water content certification; use stainless steel containers to prevent contamination