Benzoic Anhydride from Japan
Benzoic anhydride is the anhydride of benzoic acid, a cyclic aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivative used primarily as an acylating agent in organic synthesis for producing pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and resins. It falls under HTS 2916.39.03.00 as a specifically named aromatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride. Typically supplied as a white crystalline solid in industrial packaging for chemical manufacturing.
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 detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliant with TSCA for US customs clearance
• Verify purity levels (>98%) as impurities may trigger reclassification under general 'other' subheadings
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging for corrosive solids to avoid hazmat surcharges or delays