Branched Aromatic Dicarboxylic Acid from Japan
Branched chain dicarboxylic acids synthesized from alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons via air oxidation processes. Meets HTS 2917.19.40.00 as acyclic polycarboxylic acids with documented aromatic derivation. Applications include specialty polyester production.
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
• Submit CAS registry and synthesis route confirming aromatic hydrocarbon starting materials
• Ensure no metal coordination per Chapter note 3(C)(3) that would require last numerical heading