Aromatic Maleic Anhydride for Unsaturated Polyester Resins from China
Maleic anhydride specifically derived from benzene oxidation processes, meeting HTS 2917.14.10.00 criteria for aromatic hydrocarbon origin. Primary raw material for producing corrosion-resistant unsaturated polyester resins used in marine applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Certify aromatic content via carbon isotope ratio mass spectrometry if requested by CBP
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 40-50°C to prevent solidification
• Include REACH/SVHC declarations for downstream resin manufacturers