Mixed Aromatics Fumaric Acid from China
Fumaric acid from coker light oil (mixed aromatics) processing, used in paper sizing and food preservation. HTS 2917.19.1500 applies due to partial aromatic hydrocarbon derivation meeting chapter specificity. Exceeds 99% purity for technical grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) content analysis of source material
• Ensure <0.1% heavy metals for paper industry specifications
• Declare assay method (titration or HPLC) on certificate of analysis