Bisphenol A (BPA) from Japan
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol, commonly known as Bisphenol A, is a synthetic organic compound used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It falls under HTS 2907.23.00.00 as a specific polyphenolic compound matching the chemical description of 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol and its salts. This white crystalline solid is a key industrial intermediate.
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 detailed chemical purity certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as required for organic chemical imports
• Verify REACH compliance for EU destinations and TSCA registration for US imports to avoid customs delays
• Package in UN-approved drums to meet hazardous material transport regulations; avoid common misclassification as general phenols