1,6-Hexanediol from Japan
1,6-Hexanediol is a long-chain acyclic diol used in polyurethane elastomers and acrylates, classified under HTS 2905.39.90.00. Its six-carbon chain provides flexibility in polymer applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Provide HPLC chromatogram showing single peak >99% purity
• Declare exact water content (<0.5% typical) to confirm chemical compound status
• Use proper N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified) shipping name for DOT compliance