2917.39.70.00/1,4-Phenylene Diacetic Acid/Japan

1,4-Phenylene Diacetic Acid from Japan

This para-substituted aromatic diacetic acid used in liquid crystal polymers and pharmaceuticals. Methylene spacer provides flexibility vs dicarboxylic acids. HTS 2917.39.70.00 aromatic polycarboxylic acid classification.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Acetic acid derivatives confirmed aromatic via benzene substitution

• LCD manufacturers require <5ppm chlorides specification

• Chapter 29 requires single compound identity vs Chapter 38 mixtures