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Technical Grade Maleic Anhydride Powder from Japan

Technical grade maleic anhydride powder (98-99% purity) for agricultural chemical synthesis, under HTS 2917.14.5000 as other maleic anhydride forms. Qualifies as separate organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a), excluding mixtures.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify particle size distribution (<100 micron typical) in commercial invoice

• Include stabilizer declaration if <0.1% hydroquinone added (allowed per note f)

• Confirm not put up for retail sale to avoid Chapter 33/38 reclassification