Sebacic Acid from Japan
Sebacic acid (HOOC(CH2)8COOH), a straight-chain C10 dicarboxylic acid derived from castor oil, serves as a monomer for nylon 610 and plasticizers. Classified under HTS 2917.19.70 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid not specifically named elsewhere. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
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 origin certificates verifying non-China sourcing due to frequent antidumping duties on sebacic acid
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >99% purity to distinguish from technical grade mixtures
• Declare proper REACH compliance documentation for EU-origin material destined for US manufacture