Industrial Acetic Anhydride Bulk Drums from Japan
Bulk acetic anhydride packaged in 400L steel drums for industrial cellulose acetate production. Falls under HTS 2915.24.00.00 as pure saturated acyclic monocarboxylic anhydride, not excluded by packaging or chapter notes.
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
• Ensure drum certifications (UN-approved) and weight declarations for accurate duty calculation
• Obtain TSCA certification for US chemical import compliance
• Monitor moisture exposure; hydrolysis to acetic acid risks reclassification