Industrial Phthalic Anhydride Molten from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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