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Sebacic Acid for Plasticizer Manufacturing from Japan

Technical sebacic acid for esterification into dioctyl sebacate plasticizers for PVC. Pure form under HTS 2917.13.0030 as acyclic polycarboxylic 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

Certify low color (APHA <10) for plasticizer grade; TSCA inventory check

Common error: Classifying esters back to acid code