Industrial Formaldehyde 50% Solution from Japan
High-concentration 50% aqueous formaldehyde for urea-formaldehyde resin manufacturing. Classifies under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as methanal solution per Chapter 29 note (d); concentration doesn't affect acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function status.
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
• Tank truck manifests must specify exact % formaldehyde for customs valuation and classification
• ISO tank certifications required for >40% concentrations due to higher corrosion risks
• Avoid coloring additives; note (g) allows only for identification/safety, not specific use