2918.30.90.00/Phenylglyoxylic Acid/Japan

Phenylglyoxylic Acid from Japan

Phenylglyoxylic acid is an aromatic compound with carboxylic acid and adjacent ketone groups, classified under HTS 2918.30.90.00. Commonly used in perfume synthesis and as a photoinitiator intermediate.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide GC-MS purity certificate (>99%) to avoid duties on technical grades

• Declare as corrosive liquid (UN3265) with proper UN-approved packaging