Phenylacetic Acid Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade phenylacetic acid (95-98% purity) for non-pharmaceutical chemical synthesis including flavors and agrochemicals. Properly classified in HTS 2916.34.10.00 as it meets the separate chemically defined compound criteria of Chapter 29.
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
• Specify technical grade impurities list to confirm Chapter 29 applicability
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger Chapter 38 classification
• Declare correct UN number (UN3345 for tech grade) on shipping papers