Cyclooctane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid from Japan
A medium-ring cyclanic polycarboxylic acid with carboxyl groups positioned at carbons 1 and 5 of the cyclooctane ring. Fits HTS 2917.20.00.00 as a separate chemically defined cyclic polycarboxylic acid. Specialty chemical for nylon polymer research.
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
• Include synthetic route documentation confirming cyclanic (not aromatic) structure
• Verify ring strain stability data for proper hazard classification
• Provide comparative pricing data vs. similar adipic acid for valuation purposes