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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)