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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Specify plasticizer grade; check for emetic additions per note (g); ensure distillation purity >98%