Ethoxyquin with Stabilizer Beads from Japan
Ethoxyquin beads containing added anticaking stabilizer (per Chapter 29 note f) for preservation during transport in animal nutrition applications. Remains classified under HTS 2933.49.10.00 as the stabilizer is necessary for the pure compound's stability. Used in pet food and aquaculture feeds.
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
• Document stabilizer as <2% and solely for preservation (not functional additive); FDA feed additive petition status must be current
• Common error: declaring stabilizer content causing reclassification as mixture