Oxalyl Chloride from Japan
Oxalyl chloride ((COCl)2) is a colorless liquid used as a chlorinating and dehydrating agent, classified in HTS 2812.19.00 as a chloride of nonmetals. Its structure features carbon-chlorine bonds meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic acid chlorides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer's assay certificate showing minimum 98% purity to maintain chemically defined status
• Use DOT-approved cylinders (UN 2927) with corrosive and toxic labels
• Watch for misclassification as organic acid derivatives which would move to Chapter 29