Brassylic Acid from Japan
Brassylic acid (HOOC(CH2)11COOH), tridecanedioic C13 acid used in high-performance polyesters and lubricants. Classified HTS 2917.19.70 as other acyclic polycarboxylic acid. Pure compound meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition requirements.
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
• Include microbial contamination test results due to bio-derivation sensitivity
• Declare low global production volume for favorable small package duty treatment
• Provide comparative acid value specifications matching pharmacopeia standards