Styrene Coproduct Fumaric Acid from Japan
Fumaric acid isolated from styrene oxidation process side streams, used in food coating applications. Aromatic hydrocarbon styrene derivation qualifies for specific 2917.19.1500 tariff treatment. High purity grade meeting FCC specifications.
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
• Provide styrene monomer residue analysis (<5 ppm)
• Include FCC monograph compliance certificate for food contact
• Declare optical rotation [α]D = 0° confirming trans configuration