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High-Purity Mixed Alkylbenzene for Electronics from Japan

Ultra-pure alkylbenzene mixtures used as dielectric fluids in electrical transformers and capacitors. HTS 3817.00.1500 covers these low-conductivity synthetic fluids replacing PCBs. Essential for high-voltage equipment insulation with excellent dielectric strength.

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

• Submit dielectric breakdown voltage (>30kV) and dissipation factor (<0.001) test results

• Certify PCB-free status with GC-MS analysis per EPA Method 8082

• Specify electrical insulation end-use to avoid solvent misclassification

High-Purity Mixed Alkylbenzene for Electronics from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3817.00.15.00