Sebacic Acid Dibenzyl Ester from Japan
Dibenzyl sebacate used in specialty resins and as fragrance fixative intermediate. Classified HTS 2917.13.00.90 as sebacic acid ester; benzyl alcohol component doesn't override acid-function classification per note 5(A).
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
• Benzyl functionality requires Aromatic Compound verification despite aliphatic acid chain
• Fragrance intermediate needs IFRA compliance statements
• Higher melting point requires temperature-controlled shipping documentation