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Industrial Phosgene for Isocyanate Production from Japan

Phosgene in high-capacity cylinders designed for polyurethane isocyanate manufacturing processes. Falls under HTS 2812.11.00.00 as the pure compound carbonyl dichloride, a nonmetal chloride oxide excluded from organic chapters.

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

• Register with Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) for facilities handling phosgene quantities

• Use licensed hazmat carriers and provide shipping papers with emergency response info

• Document commercial invoices with exact CAS number 75-44-5 to confirm classification