Industrial Sebacic Acid Flakes from Japan
Sebacic acid produced in flake form for easier handling in polyamide resin synthesis, a dicarboxylic acid from castor oil oxidation. Falls under HTS 2917.13.0030 as the pure acyclic acid per Chapter 29 notes.
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
• Use UN-approved packaging for corrosive solid acids; declare exact melting point (134°C) for verification
• Avoid pitfall: classifying as 'sebacic acid salt' without salt confirmation