Mesamoll Plasticizer from Japan
Mesamoll is an alkylsulfonic acid phenyl ester plasticizer noted for heat/flame resistance in wire and cable sheathing. Provides excellent electrical properties. Falls under HTS 2917.19.70.20 as polycarboxylic plasticizer equivalent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Specify LOI >30% and smoke density ratings for flame-retardant claims
• Confirm sulfonic acid ester structure via FTIR analysis
• Test dielectric strength >20 kV/mm for electrical applications