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Synthetic Acetic Acid from Methanol Carbonylation from Japan

Acetic acid produced via methanol carbonylation process, identical to natural forms chemically, classified under HTS 2915.21.00.00 as a separate organic compound regardless of production method.

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

• Isotope testing optional for purity proof; REACH-like docs if EU origin