Meldrum's Acid from Japan
Meldrum's acid (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione) is a cyclic diester used in organic synthesis, classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00 as 'other' organic compounds. This highly acidic beta-diketone equivalent features a six-membered heterocyclic ring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Hygroscopic; ship ≤20% RH with moisture content analysis (<0.5%)
• pKa 4.97 documentation and decarboxylation temperature (>140°C) data
• Distinguish from pharmaceutical intermediates under stricter FDA controls