Mellophanic Acid

Mellophanic acid (benzene-1,2,3,5-tetracarboxylic acid) serves as a monomer for heat-resistant polymers and electronic materials. Classified HTS 2917.39.70.00 as aromatic polycarboxylic acid with unsymmetrical substitution. Enables cross-linked network structures.

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.

2917.39Same rate: 41.5%

If pretilachlor intermediate forms

Agrochemical-specific provisions take precedence numerically.

2934.99.90.01Lower: 6.5% vs 41.5%

If cyclic ester derivatives

Chapter Note 6 excludes certain cyclic derivatives from 2932-2934.

2842Lower: 13.3% vs 41.5%

If metal salts predominant

Chapter Note 5(C)(1) classifies inorganic salts with organic component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Isomer-specific HPLC method validation required vs pyromellitic acid

Electronic grade requires <10ppm metal impurities certification

Chapter 29 requires >95% purity; lower grades become Chapter 38 preparations

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Isophthalic Acid Technical Grade

Isophthalic acid is a meta-substituted aromatic dicarboxylic acid used in alkyd resins, polyester coatings, and copolyesters. Classified under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as an aromatic polycarboxylic acid not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2917. This meta-isomer provides superior chemical resistance in coatings.

1,2,4,5-Tetracarboxybenzene (Pyromellitic Acid)

Pyromellitic acid, the diacid precursor to PMDA, is used in specialty polyimides and electronic materials. Classified under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as an aromatic polycarboxylic acid (four -COOH groups on benzene). Typically handled as dihydrate form.

Benzene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid (Hemicellic Acid)

Hemicellic acid is a tri-carboxylic aromatic acid used in resin synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as an aromatic polycarboxylic acid not otherwise specified. The 1,2,3-substitution pattern gives unique reactivity.

Diphenic Acid

Diphenic acid (2,2'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) is used in polymer synthesis and as a chiral resolving agent. Although biphenyl-based, classified under HTS 2917.39.70.00 as aromatic polycarboxylic acid per Chapter 29 structure. Provides rigid linker in specialty polymers.

Prehnitic Acid

Prehnitic acid (benzene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid) used in polyimide films and high-performance composites. Identical reactivity to pyromellitic acid but different substitution pattern. HTS 2917.39.70.00 as aromatic polycarboxylic acid, other.

Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic Acid (Trimesic Acid)

Trimesic acid features symmetrical 1,3,5-tri carboxylic substitution on benzene, ideal for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers. HTS 2917.39.70.00 aromatic polycarboxylic acid. Perfect 120° linker geometry.