Benzoxazolone UV Absorber Grade from Japan
Benzoxazolone (2-Hydroxybenzoxazole) UV absorber grade is specifically named under HTS 2934.99.05.00 for its aromatic heterocyclic structure. Used in plastics and coatings for light stabilization. Minor anticaking agent permitted per chapter note (f).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.2%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
• Specify exact stabilizer percentage (<1%) to comply with chapter note (f) preservation allowance
• REACH/SVHC declarations may be required for polymer additive applications
• Distinguish from formulated masterbatches which classify under plastics chapter