Compressed Chlorine Gas Cylinder from Japan
High-purity compressed chlorine gas (Cl2) in steel cylinders for industrial applications like PVC production. Classified under HTS 2801.10.00.00 as chemically defined chlorine element per Chapter 28 Note 1.
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
• Use IMDG/IMCO shipping labels for toxic gas; include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Confirm elemental form via spectrographic analysis to prevent misclassification as salts
• Check state-specific permits for chlorine storage facilities upon import