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Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules from Japan

Renewable sebacic acid granules from castor, granulated for metering in biodegradable polymer production. Classified HTS 2917.13.0030 regardless of bio-origin.

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

Claim bio-preferred status with ISO 16128 cert; verify C14 dating for renewability

Pitfall: Natural origin doesn't change to Chapter 15

Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2917.13.00.30