Phthalic Anhydride with 0.02% Inhibitor from Japan
Phthalic anhydride stabilized with minimal hydroquinone inhibitor (0.02%) to prevent premature polymerization during storage/transport, allowable under Chapter 29 note (f). Specifically classified HTS 2917.35.00.00 as the primary product remains the pure anhydride.
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
• Specify inhibitor type/concentration in commercial invoice and SDS to validate note (f) stabilizer exception
• Maintain stabilizer levels via sealed packaging - degradation changes product identity
• Avoid excess stabilizer declarations which trigger 3824 chemical mixture classification