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

14.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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