Benzotriazole with Stabilizer from Japan
Benzotriazole (CAS 95-14-7) with added stabilizer for transport stability, containing <0.5% anticaking agent. Remains classified under HTS 2933.99.82.10 per chapter note (f) allowing necessary stabilizers without changing principal classification. Used in automotive antifreeze formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Document stabilizer composition and quantity on invoice; ensure additions qualify under note (f) safety/transport criteria
• Test for solubility changes from stabilizer