Prepolymeric MDI Isocyanate from Japan
Prepolymeric MDI is a low-viscosity isocyanate prepolymer for flexible foam production, chemically defined under chapter scope. HTS 2929.10.55.00 applies due to its inclusion in additional U.S. note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide NCO content analysis for verification; store in nitrogen-blanketed tanks
• Pitfall: classifying as finished polymer if reaction incomplete