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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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