Phosphoryl Chloride (POCl3) from Japan
Phosphoryl chloride, also known as phosphorus oxychloride, is a colorless liquid chemical compound with the formula POCl3, classified under HTS 2812.12.00.00 as a chloride oxide of phosphorus, a nonmetal. It is primarily used in organic synthesis for converting carboxylic acids to acid chlorides and as a dehydrating agent in pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
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
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification as it's a hazardous chemical; ensure DOT-compliant packaging for corrosive liquids; verify purity certificates to avoid misclassification as mixtures