Technical Grade Metanilic Acid from Japan
Technical grade metanilic acid contains allowable impurities but remains a separate chemically defined compound under chapter note (a), classified in HTS 2921.42.21.00. Primarily used in industrial dye manufacturing where high purity is not required.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit assay reports showing >90% metanilic acid content; impurities must not change chemical identity per chapter notes
• Include stabilizer declaration if anticaking agents added, ensuring they qualify under note (f) for preservation only
• Watch for anti-dusting agent additions; excess may trigger reclassification if rendering product for specific use