Industrial Phthalic Anhydride Molten from China
Molten phthalic anhydride delivered in heated tankers for direct pipeline feed to alkyd resin plants. Remains classified under HTS 2917.39.04.00 as the pure chemical compound in transport form. Physical state does not affect chemical classification per tariff conventions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,No solidification allowed en route; include solidification point test results (131°C)
• Bulk purity certificate (>99.5%) essential to distinguish from phthalic acid mixtures