Pyrogallol Technical Grade Crystals from Japan
Technical grade pyrogallic acid crystals (C6H3(OH)3) are chemically defined polyphenols under HTS 2907.29.10.00. These are supplied as free-flowing crystals with anticaking agents for safe transport, meeting Chapter 29 note (f). Primarily used in oxygen absorption indicators and hair dye intermediates.
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
• Include stabilizer composition in commercial invoice; anticaking agents must be declared per Chapter note (f)
• Obtain prior EPA notification if for dye manufacturing; TSCA registration required for new importers
• Check for anti-dusting agent additions; excess may trigger reclassification from pure compound