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Phthalic Anhydride 99.8% Pure Technical Grade from Germany

High-purity technical grade phthalic anhydride (99.8% min) for phthalate ester production in coatings and adhesives. Specifically covered under HTS 2917.39.04.00 listing with trace maleic anhydride impurity allowed per industry standards. Meets 'separate chemically defined' criteria.

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

GC-MS analysis required showing maleic anhydride <0.1%, benzoic acid <0.05%

Color APHA <50 specification documentation prevents downgrade to lower purity subheadings

Fumigation certificates for wooden pallets; IPPC standards compliance