Trimellitic Anhydride Powder from China
Trimellitic anhydride (1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid 1,2-anhydride) powder is used in wire enamels, polyester resins, and plasticizers. Explicitly listed under HTS 2917.39.04.00 as a separate chemically defined aromatic polycarboxylic anhydride per Chapter 29 scope. Meets criteria for pure organic compounds without excluded additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include REACH/SDS documentation confirming <0.1% trimellitic acid content to avoid respiratory sensitizer restrictions
• Use UN 1545 shipping papers; ensure packaging prevents dust formation per anti-dusting note (g) limits
• Batch testing required to distinguish from pyromellitic anhydride (different HTS) based on melting point 164°C