Naphthalene-Derived Maleic Anhydride (Industrial Grade) from China

High-purity maleic anhydride from naphthalene oxidation (aromatic hydrocarbon), classified in HTS 2917.14.10.00 as specified for aromatic-derived acyclic polycarboxylic anhydrides. Essential for alkyd resin manufacturing and paper sizing 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

Include GC-MS analysis confirming <0.5% maleic acid content for pure anhydride classification

Declare proper flash point (104°C) and autoignition temperature on shipping papers

Monitor for fumaric acid impurities that could affect duty classification