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Refined High Acid Number Naphthenic Acid from Japan

Distilled naphthenic acid with acid number 200-250 mg KOH/g, used in metalworking fluids and rubber additives. Falls under HTS 3824.99.7510 as their water-insoluble salts are separately classified. Key for emulsifiers in oil-based formulations.

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

• Test and certify acid number via titration; provide neutralization value on commercial invoice

• Ensure DOT hazardous material classification for corrosive liquids

• Watch for reclassification if metal salts present