Pure Acetone for Plastic Recycling Processes from Japan
Pure acetone dissolves polystyrene and acrylic plastics in recycling operations, enabling material recovery. As an acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it fits HTS 2914.11.5000 'other' per Chapter 29 scope for chemically defined organic compounds. Its selective solvency makes it ideal for plastic waste processing.
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
• Document recycling end-use to qualify for potential duty relief programs, but classification remains 2914.11.5000
• Bulk stainless steel drums prevent contamination that could reclassify as mixture
• Avoid shipping in mixed solvent blends; pure acetone maintains Chapter 29 status