Thionyl Chloride from Japan
Thionyl chloride (SOCl2) is a pale yellow liquid chlorinating agent for converting acids to acid chlorides. It is categorized under HTS 2811.19.61 as an other inorganic oxygen compound of sulfur (nonmetal). Excluded from 2812 as non-carbon halide oxide.
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
• Require secondary containment packaging for Class 8 corrosives
• Certify <0.1% HCl impurity to maintain pure compound status
• Avoid bulk imports without prior CBP ruling on concentration