2-Phenylimidazole Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade 2-Phenylimidazole (95-98% purity) used in epoxy resin curing agents and corrosion inhibitors. Classified under HTS 2933.29.10.00 as it matches the specific description of aromatic 2-phenylimidazole. Excludes retail preparations per chapter exclusions.
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%
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