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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%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)