Liquefied Phosgene in Ton Container from Japan
A one-ton steel container filled with liquefied phosgene (carbonyl dichloride) for bulk industrial delivery. Classified under HTS 2812.11.00.00 because it is the chemically defined compound phosgene, a chloride oxide of carbon, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for nonmetal halide oxides.
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
• Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and UN number 1076 documentation for hazardous material clearance
• Comply with IMDG Code for maritime shipments of liquefied toxic gases to ensure port acceptance
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete toxicity risk assessments that trigger FDA or additional agency reviews