Fumaric Acid for Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis from Japan
Fumaric acid serving as monomer for poly(butylene fumarate) biodegradable plastics. As pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid, classified HTS 2917.19.1700 under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
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 polymerization scheme documentation for end-use verification
• Comply with EPA Safer Choice standards for green chemistry claims
• Test for residual maleic acid (<0.1%) per polymer specs