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Industrial Grade Phenylacetic Acid 99% from Japan

High-purity (99%) phenylacetic acid used in large-scale chemical manufacturing, particularly for synthesizing antibiotics and fragrances. Falls under HTS 2916.34.10.00 as the pure aromatic monocarboxylic acid without functional modifications.

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

• Provide manufacturing specification sheets showing minimum purity levels

• Check for DEA watchlist status due to precursor chemical associations

• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive solid classification (UN 2922)