Monoethyl Adipate from Japan
Monoethyl adipate is a half-ester of adipic acid used in pharmaceutical intermediates and polymer modifiers. Classified under HTS 2917.12.5000 as other adipic acid derivative per acyclic polycarboxylic acids. Single esterification maintains classification with parent acid.
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
• Drug Master File (DMF) reference often required for pharma intermediates
• Stability data critical; common pitfall is improper refrigerated transport
• Avoid water-dissolved forms per Chapter 29 note (d) exclusion criteria