Phthalic Anhydride (Technical Grade) from China
Cyclic anhydride of ortho-phthalic acid, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid derivative used in plasticizer and resin manufacturing. Subject to HTS 2917.39.30.00 classification per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for quota management.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Molten or flake form requires temperature-controlled shipping docs proving safety transport per Chapter 29 note
• Include acid number and anhydride content analysis per ASTM standards