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Fischer-Tropsch Wax for Hot Melt Adhesives from Japan

Synthetic Fischer-Tropsch wax with narrow carbon distribution for hot melt adhesive formulations. Classified 3404.90.51.50 as chemically produced artificial wax meeting waxy character requirements. Used to control viscosity and set speed.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• Carbon number distribution analysis confirms synthetic artificial status

• Specify adhesive formulation end-use in commercial invoice