Naphthalene Crystals from Coal Tar from Japan
Purified naphthalene crystals extracted from coal tar, a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon used in mothballs, dyes, and plasticizers. Composed solely of this naturally occurring coal tar substance. HTS 3824.99.21.00 applies as it meets the >5% aromatic and wholly coal tar natural substance criteria.
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
• Declare exact purity percentage; impurities over trace levels may reclassify
• Fumigation certificates needed for mothball applications due to pesticide regulations