Acetyl Triethyl Citrate from Japan
Acetyl triethyl citrate (ATEC) serves as a high-performance plasticizer for medical device PVC and food contact materials. As a modified citric acid ester, it falls under HTS 2918.15.5000.
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%
Import Tips
• Medical device master file compliance; acetyl value assay certificates; food contact substance notification