Isophthalic Acid (IPA) from China
Isophthalic acid, a meta-isomer of benzene dicarboxylic acid, is an aromatic polycarboxylic acid used in resin, coating, and copolyester production. It qualifies for HTS 2917.39.30.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for import quota management.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm importer's quota allocation through U.S
• Census Bureau before purchase commitment
• Include technical data sheet verifying 99%+ purity and CAS 121-91-5 identification