Phthalimide from Japan
Phthalimide is an aromatic cyclic imide derived from phthalic anhydride, used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It falls under HTS 2925.19.42.00 as an aromatic imide compound other than saccharin. This chemically defined organic compound conforms to Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥98%) as impurities may affect classification; ensure SDS includes CAS 85-41-6; watch for reclassification if containing >1% phthalic acid