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1,12-Dodecanediol from Japan

1,12-Dodecanediol (HO(CH2)12OH), diol derivative of dodecanedioic acid used in polyurethane elastomers. While primarily a diol, certain halide/peroxide derivatives classify under 2917.19.70 per Chapter 29 ester/salt rules. Meets 'derivatives' classification criteria.

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 reaction pathway documentation showing derivation from classified polycarboxylic acid

• Include hydroxyl value specifications matching industrial polymer grade standards

• Declare distillation cut specifications to confirm narrow chain length distribution