Ethoxyquin Aquaculture Preservative Solution from Japan
33% ethoxyquin solution in vegetable oil for fish feed preservation, preventing fat oxidation in salmon and trout formulations. Chapter 29 note (e) allows solvent use for safety; classified HTS 2933.49.10.00 as the quinoline compound remains principal. Widely used in seafood processing plants.
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
• Solvent must be food-grade (vegetable oil typical); provide stability data proving no specific use formulation
• Pitfall: aquaculture importers often face FDA holds - file prior notice 72hrs advance