Isophthalic Acid (IPA) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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