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2917.19.40.00/Isophthalic Acid/Japan

Isophthalic Acid from Japan

Isophthalic acid (1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid) is an acyclic polycarboxylic acid manufactured via oxidation of meta-xylene, an aromatic hydrocarbon. Classified in HTS 2917.19.40.00 due to its aromatic derivation and meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements. Key raw material for PET resins and coatings.

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%
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Import Tips

• Provide bill of lading specifying 'derived from m-xylene' to substantiate aromatic hydrocarbon classification

• Ensure <1% impurities to qualify as 'separate chemically defined compound' per Chapter note (a)