9,10-Epoxy Stearic Acid Phenyl Ester from Japan
An aromatic epoxy ester featuring a phenyl ester group and internal epoxide ring on the stearic chain backbone, meeting HTS 2910.90.20.00 aromatic epoxide criteria. Applied as a plasticizer-stabilizer in PVC flooring and coatings.
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
• Document acid value, iodine value, and oxirane oxygen content per ASTM standards
• Provide end-use statement distinguishing from commodity epoxidized soybean oil
• Label with specific gravity and flash point for proper IMDG Class 9 classification