Chlorine for Water Disinfection from Japan
Elemental chlorine gas or liquid specifically for municipal water chlorination, meeting purity standards for potable use. HTS 2801.10.00.00 applies to pure chlorine, excluding stabilized compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Secure NSF certification for drinking water applications to meet FDA/EPA standards
• Label as 'poison gas' per OSHA; provide emergency response plans
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as bleach—pure Cl2 is elemental, not a compound