Technical Grade o-Toluenesulfonamide 98% from Japan
Technical grade o-Toluenesulfonamide at 98% purity, containing minor isomers as impurities, used in industrial plasticizer production for PVC flooring. Classified under HTS 2935.90.1500 as it remains a separate chemically defined sulfonamide per Chapter 29 note (a), despite minor impurities. Key intermediate for synthetic resins and coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide assay report confirming sulfonamide content >97% to avoid reclassification as 'other organic compounds' in 2934
• Classify based on principal use documentation; include end-user letters if challenged by CBP