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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Medical device master file compliance; acetyl value assay certificates; food contact substance notification