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%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
• 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