Triacetin (Glycerol Triacetate) from Japan

Triacetin is the triester of glycerol with acetic acid (heading 2904), used as plasticizer in cigarettes and pharma. It meets HTS 2905.49.20.00 as a fully esterified glycerol with acyclic acids.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify plasticizer grade; check for emetic additions per note (g); ensure distillation purity >98%

Triacetin (Glycerol Triacetate) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.49.20.00