Lowinox 259B Polymer Antioxidant from Japan
Lowinox 259B is the beaded form of 1,6-Hexanediol bis(3,5-dibutyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, designed for easy handling in polyolefin extrusion processes. Falls under HTS 2918.29.06.00 as the named carboxylic acid derivative with phenol and alcohol functions, classified as a pure organic compound in Chapter 29.
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
• Distinguish beaded vs powder forms in documentation but both remain same HTS as pure compound
• Test for stabilizer content (<1% per Chapter note f) to maintain pure compound status
• Pre-clear EPA pre-manufacture notice if new formulation variant