Methyl 3-Phenoxybenzoate from Japan
Methyl ester of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid, classified with parent acid in HTS 2918.99.0500 per Chapter 29 ester rules for organic acid derivatives. The aromatic ring with phenoxy oxygen function maintains principal characteristic. Used in fine chemical synthesis.
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
• Verify ester hydrolysis stability; include Karl Fischer water content (<0.5%)
• Small batch lab quantities typical; declare research chemical if <1kg packages
• CAS 51091-95-3 confirmation essential for customs verification