Fluorene-2,7-dicarboxylic Acid

Fluorene-based dicarboxylic acid for high refractive index polymers in optics. Fused ring system provides rigidity. HTS 2917.39.70.00 aromatic polycarboxylic acid classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.99Lower: 14% vs 41.5%

If ketone function dominant

Chapter Note oxygen function precedence for classification.

2933.69.60Lower: 11% vs 41.5%

If heterocyclic fluorene derivatives

Chapter Note 6 heterocyclic ring classification.

3907.91Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If polyesterified forms

Polymerization moves from Chapter 29 compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Tricyclic aromatic confirmed via NMR aromatic proton integration

Optical grade requires <1ppb fluorescent impurities

Single compound vs statistical copolymers distinguished by GPC

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