Glacial Acetic Acid 99.8% from Japan
Glacial acetic acid is a highly concentrated, pure form of acetic acid (99.8% purity) with minimal water content, classified under HTS 2915.21.00.00 as a separate chemically defined saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is widely used in chemical synthesis, vinegar production, and as a reagent in laboratories.
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
• Ensure certification of purity (min. 99%) and provide safety data sheets for corrosive classification; verify no stabilizers added that could shift to note 2(f)
• Common pitfall: improper UN packaging for Hazard Class 8