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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%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

• Provide styrene monomer residue analysis (<5 ppm)

• Include FCC monograph compliance certificate for food contact

• Declare optical rotation [α]D = 0° confirming trans configuration