Distilled Maleic Acid (High Purity) from Japan
Maleic acid purified by vacuum distillation achieving 99.8% purity, classified under HTS 2917.19.23.00. Removes colored impurities and odor for agricultural chemical synthesis. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compound.
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 distillation conditions (pressure, temperature) and purity verification by GC-MS
• Use amber glass-lined containers to protect from light-induced degradation
• Test for maleic hydrazide precursors if destined for pesticide production