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