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🇯🇵 Japan Import Tariff: HS 2918.19

Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters

MFN Tariff Rate2.6%
FTA Rate (JSEPA/RCEP)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

0.5%
Savings: 2.1 percentage points
HS Code2918.19
ProductAcids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇯🇵 Japan

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 2918.19 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.3%0.1%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE0.9%0.3%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.6%——
🇯🇵 Japan(current)2.6%0.5%JSEPA/RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea3.1%——
🇦🇺 Australia3.1%0.1%JAEPA/RCEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.4%——
🇹🇭 Thailand3.6%0.2%ASEAN-India FTA
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)3.8%0.5%EU-SADC EPA
🇲🇽 Mexico3.8%1.3%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇹🇼 Taiwan4%0.6%ECFA
🇺🇸 United States4.4%0.6%USMCA
China4.4%——
🇿🇦 South Africa4.5%——
🇨🇦 Canada4.6%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.8%2%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey5.3%0.7%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam5.4%2%UKVFTA
🇧🇷 Brazil9.9%2.6%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India10.7%——

Import Documents for Japan

Typical documents required when importing HS 2918.19 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️TSCA Import CertificationRequired
⚠️Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Required

Related HS Codes in Japan

29.01Acyclic hydrocarbons2901.10Acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated2901.21Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, ethylene2901.22Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, propene (propyl2901.23Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylen2901.24Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters into Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 2918.19 in Japan?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters (HS 2918.19) into Japan is 2.6%. Under the JSEPA/RCEP, a preferential rate of 0.5% may apply.
Does Japan have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 2918.19?
Yes. Under the JSEPA/RCEP, the tariff may be reduced from 2.6% to 0.5%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 2918.19?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.3% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 2918.19 into Japan?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Japan before making business decisions.