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%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
• 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