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