Formic Acid 85% Technical Grade from Japan
Formic acid at 85% concentration in aqueous solution, classified under HTS 2915.11.00.00 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. Used primarily in industrial applications like leather tanning, textile processing, and as a preservative. Meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Verify concentration and purity via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under 2915.11.00.00, avoiding misclassification as mixtures
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) showing it's formic acid meeting chapter 29 chemical definition; ensure proper UN 1779 hazardous labeling