Formaldehyde for Urea Resin Synthesis from Japan
Pharmaceutical/purity grade formaldehyde specifically for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. HTS 2912.11.00.00 as pure chemically defined compound; intended use doesn't affect classification per GRI rules.
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
• End-use statements not required for classification but helpful for drawback claims
• Purity >99.5% typical; lower purity risks mixture classification under Chapter 38
• REACH compliance documentation for EU-origin material if transshipping