Tetradecanedioic Acid from Japan
Tetradecanedioic acid (HOOC(CH2)12COOH), straight-chain C14 dicarboxylic acid for wax esters and plasticizers. HTS 2917.19.70 for acyclic polycarboxylic acids, other category. Chemically pure compound per Chapter 29 scope.
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
• Submit iodine value <1.0 confirming complete saturation for correct acyclic classification
• Include thermal stability data for high-temperature polymer applications
• Declare exact carbon chain length via mass spectrometry for customs verification