4,4-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid stabilized crystals from Japan
Crystalline form of 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid with added stabilizer for transport, classified under HTS 2918.29.3900 per chapter note (f). The stabilizer prevents degradation without altering use suitability.
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
• Document stabilizer type/concentration; must prove 'necessary for preservation' per notes
• Use DOT-compliant inner packaging for phenolic acids prone to discoloration