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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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