1,5-Naphthalene Diisocyanate (NDI) from Japan
NDI features two isocyanate groups on a naphthalene ring system, falling under HTS 2929.10.80 as other isocyanates. Primarily employed in spandex fiber production and high-strength polyurethane elastomers.
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
• Include fiber-grade purity specifications (≥99.5%) in commercial invoice
• Declare sublimation point data for proper storage condition declarations
• Comply with textile chemical precursor import notifications