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5-Nitroisophthalic Acid from Japan

5-Nitroisophthalic acid is a nitrated derivative of isophthalic acid (1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, heading 2917), with nitro substitution on the aromatic ring. Falls under HTS 2913.00.40.00 for other nitrated aromatic acid derivatives. Used in polyester resin and dye production.

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

• Specify dicarboxylic acid functionality in technical data sheet

• Test for isophthalic vs terephthalic isomer contamination

• Declare melting point range to confirm chemical identity