High-Purity Maleic Anhydride Molten Residue from Japan
Maleic anhydride recovered from distillation bottoms, purified to 99% for industrial use, HTS 2917.14.5000 'other'. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 despite process origin.
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
• GC purity assay (>99%) essential to distinguish from waste (Chapter 38/39)
• Origin certificate important due to potential anti-dumping on Chinese material
• Specify 'fit for resin use' to avoid commodity grade misclassification