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Industrial Cinnamic Acid Technical Grade from Japan

Technical grade cinnamic acid (95-98% purity) for large-scale industrial applications like resin production and polymer modification. Remains classified under HTS 2916.39.06.00 despite lower purity as it meets Chapter 29 definition of chemically defined compound. Cost-effective for bulk chemical processes.

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

• Specify impurity profile (benzaldehyde <0.5%, cinnamaldehyde <1%) to justify pure compound status

• Large bulk shipments require proper ventilation certification per IMDG Code (UN 2811)

• Technical Data Sheet must confirm minimum 95% assay to avoid 3824 mixture classification