Technical Grade Benzaldehyde from Japan
Technical-grade benzaldehyde (95-98% purity) for industrial dyes and pharmaceuticals synthesis, a key precursor chemical. Falls under HTS 2912.21.00.00 as per chapter note 1(a) for chemically defined organic compounds with allowable impurities. Widely used in agrochemical production.
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
• Specify impurity thresholds in entry docs; anti-dusting agents ok per note 1(g) but document purpose
• Beware REACH-like regs for EU origins