o-Toluic Acid from Japan
o-Toluic acid (2-methylbenzoic acid) is a substituted aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Classified under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as an aromatic 'other' saturated monocarboxylic acid.
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
• Include CAS number (118-77-4) and structural formula in commercial invoice for customs verification
• Verify no halogenation or sulfonation present, as those shift to specific derivative subheadings
• For industrial quantities, prepare TSCA certification for EPA compliance