Ethoxyquin 66% Liquid Premix from Japan
Ethoxyquin diluted in propylene glycol to 66% concentration, supplied as a liquid premix for easy incorporation into poultry and swine feeds as an oxidation inhibitor. Classified under HTS 2933.49.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (e) as solvent dissolution is necessary for safe transport without rendering it suitable for specific use. The core active remains the chemically defined quinoline compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide solvent composition analysis showing dilution solely for safety/transport; FDA prior notice required for animal food additives
• Avoid declaring as 'feed premix' to prevent reclassification - emphasize chemical identity