Menthanediamine (Cycloterpenic) from Japan
Menthanediamine, derived from menthane (cycloterpenic), is a diamine used in coatings. HTS 2921.30.50.00 covers cycloterpenic polyamines as 'other' derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Terpene origin confirmed by GC-MS; natural vs synthetic doesn't affect classification
• Biodegradable claims require substantiation; don't affect HTS
• Odoriferous additions allowed per Chapter 29 note (g) for identification