Styrene Oxide from Japan
Styrene oxide contains a three-membered epoxide ring attached to a benzene ring, used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer modifiers. Under HTS 2910.90.91.00 as an other epoxy compound with a three-membered ring, it fits chapter scope for chemically defined organics. Its reactivity necessitates careful handling during import.
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
• FDA import alerts common for styrene derivatives; provide CoA showing <0.1% impurities; avoid water-dissolved forms per note (d) unless transport-justified