Tobias Acid with 0.2% Stabilizer from Japan
Tobias acid containing 0.2% sodium sulfite stabilizer for transport stability. Remains classified under HTS 2921.45.90.10 per Chapter 29 note 1(f) as stabilizer necessary for preservation. Used in disperse dye manufacturing.
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
• Declare stabilizer percentage (<1%) on commercial invoice; stabilizer must be 'necessary for transport'
• Customs may require proof stabilizer doesn't impart specific use functionality
• Monitor for precipitation in humid storage; use desiccant packets in drums