Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) from Japan
High-purity isophthalic acid (>99.8%) produced via cyclohexane oxidation process, used in high-performance coatings and specialty polyesters. Meets HTS 2917.39.1500 criteria as chemically defined aromatic dicarboxylic acid. Essential comonomer for PET bottle resins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chromatogram confirming <20 ppm p-toluic acid impurity
• Declare CAS 121-91-5 and molecular formula C8H6O4 on commercial invoice
• Confirm no hormone precursors per Chapter 29 hormone definitions