Industrial TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone) Flakes from Japan
Industrial-grade TBHQ flakes serve as an antioxidant stabilizer for petroleum products, rubber, and plastics, preventing oxidative degradation during storage and processing. Classified under HTS 2907.29.25.00 as it is a distinct polyphenolic compound fitting the phenol-alcohols category in Chapter 29. These flakes dissolve readily in organic solvents for easy incorporation.
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 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and end-use statement to distinguish from food-grade; ensure no anti-dusting agents render it specific-use per Chapter 29 note (g); comply with TSCA pre-notice if new chemical use