Purified Adipic Acid for Polyurethane from Japan
Refined adipic acid serving as diol component in polyurethane elastomers and coatings. Classified in HTS 2917.12.1000 for its pure acyclic dicarboxylic structure. Essential intermediate avoiding Chapter 29 exclusions.
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
• Include end-use statement for polymer verification; watch REACH annex listings
• Pitfall: ester derivatives misclassified under 2917.12.50